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Process and outcome in communication of genetic information within families: a systematic review.

European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Oct 2007

Gaff Clara L, Clarke Angus J, Atkinson Paul, Sivell Stephanie, Elwyn Glyn, Iredale Rachel, Thornton Hazel, Dundon Joanna, Shaw Chris, Edwards Adrian

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The communication of risk is a central activity in clinical genetics, with genetic health professionals encouraging the dissemination of relevant information by individuals to their at-risk family members. To understand the process by which communication occurs as well as its outcomes, a systematic review of actual communication in families about genetic risk was conducted. Findings from 29 papers meeting the...

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PMID: 17609674
DOI: 10.1038/sj.ejhg.5201883

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