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[Genetic counseling in presymptomatic testing for Huntington disease].
Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke - 30 Aug 2000
Helle J R, Braathen G J, Pedersen J C, Skodje T, Stokke B, Berg K
Abstract excerpt
Norwegian law and international guidelines require genetic counselling before, during and after presymptomatic testing for Huntington's disease. The genetic counselling of at-risk persons who considers taking tests, includes explanation of the possible implications of a test result for both participant and relatives. The test is performed only when explicitly requested by the participant and after informed...
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