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Risk in numbers--difficulties in the transformation of genetic knowledge from research to people--the case of hereditary cancer.

Acta oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden) - 1 Jan 2001

Sachs L, Taube A, Tishelman C

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Difficulties in communicating diagnostic information are exacerbated when the 'diagnosis' is a 'genetic risk' for cancer. The risk estimation demanded in this situation differs from other types of probability estimations. Observations of participants in 45 consultation sessions between physicians...

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PMID: 11504302
DOI: 10.1080/028418601750288154

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