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Medicolegal and ethical issues in genetic cancer syndromes.

Seminars in surgical oncology - 1 Jun 2000

Anderlik M R, Lisko E A

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Physicians whose patients may be affected by genetic cancer syndromes must be sensitive to a range of legal and ethical concerns. We provide an overview of the major issues, focusing on developments in the United States. The first section examines the physician's legal and ethical duties to the patient. A number of general rules are advanced, including: 1) genetic counseling should be offered to those considering...

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PMID: 10805956
DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-2388(200006)18:4<339::aid-ssu9>3.0.co;2-k

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