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Predictive genetic testing in children.

The Medical journal of Australia - 1 Oct 2001

Savulescu J

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Predictive genetic testing should only be performed on children if it is in their best interests. "Interests" include psychosocial elements. Predictive testing is performed on children when there are interventions to prevent disease or to detect and treat it early and it is necessary to begin these interventions in childhood. It is also performed for diseases known to commence in childhood. Predictive testing in...

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PMID: 11700818
DOI: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2001.tb143625.x

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