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Cancers related to genetic mutations: important psychosocial issues for Canadian family physicians.

Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien - 1 Nov 2006

Power Tara E, Robinson John

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OBJECTIVE: To review psychosocial issues family physicians might wish to be aware of when discussing genetic testing for predisposition for cancer with their patients. QUALITY OF EVIDENCE: Articles from academic journals were reviewed. Studies provided level II and III evidence. MAIN MESSAGE: Family physicians should be prepared to explore their patients' decisions for or against genetic testing, as well as to...

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