Article
Disclosing Genetic Test Results to Family Members
10 Feb 2005
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To describe the experiences of disclosing genetic test results to biological family members among people tested for Huntington's disease (HD) or hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC). DESIGN: Grounded theory methodology. METHODS: Open-ended, tape-recorded interviews were conducted with 29 participants-24 who had received genetic test results and 5 who had decided not to be tested. The participants...
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