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Patient preferences of decision-making in the context of genetic testing for breast cancer risk.

Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Jan 2000

Helmes Almut W, Bowen Deborah J, Bengel Jürgen

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PURPOSE: We conducted a study on women's preferred physician involvement in the decision to obtain genetic testing for breast cancer risk. METHODS: Women from a primary care physician network completed a telephone survey and a written baseline questionnaire. RESULTS: The majority preferred to make up their own minds. Predictors of leaving the decision to providers were less education, less knowledge, and higher...

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PMID: 12180150
DOI: 10.1097/00125817-200205000-00009

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