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Template letter: sickle cell and thalassaemia screening for fathers

Invite expectant fathers for sickle cell and thalassaemia screening when the mother carries an unusual haemoglobin gene.

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Letter inviting dads for screening test

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A template letter for healthcare professionals to contact expectant fathers and invite them for sickle cell and thalassaemia screening.

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The document also sets out why screening the father is important for the welfare of the baby.

Published 1 July 2013