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Issues in genetic testing of children.

MCN. The American journal of maternal child nursing - 1 Jan 2000

Twomey John G

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Commentary about the ethical issues involved in the genetic testing in children (GTIC) has centered around beliefs that early testing of children when no medical benefits are anticipated should be discouraged. This article discusses the types of GTIC and the contexts of possible testing scenarios, and provides a review of the current research into the effects of such testing on children and their families. As...

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PMID: 16679956
DOI: 10.1097/00005721-200605000-00006

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