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An interactive computer program can effectively educate patients about genetic testing for breast cancer susceptibility.

American journal of medical genetics - 15 Sept 2001

Green M J, Biesecker B B, McInerney A M, Mauger D, Fost N

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As genetic testing for susceptibility to breast cancer becomes more widespread, alternative methods for educating individuals prior to testing will be needed. Our objective was to compare face-to-face education and counseling by a genetic counselor with education by an interactive computer program, assessing the effects of each on knowledge of breast cancer genetics and intent to undergo genetic testing. We used...

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PMID: 11562929
DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.1500

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