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A systematic review of perceived risks, psychological and behavioral impacts of genetic testing.

Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Jan 2008

Heshka Jodi T, Palleschi Crystal, Howley Heather, Wilson Brenda, Wells Philip S

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Genetic testing may enable early disease detection, targeted surveillance, and result in effective prevention strategies. Knowledge of genetic risk may also enable behavioral change. However, the impact of carrier status from the psychological, behavior, and perceived risk perspectives is not well understood. We conducted a systematic review to summarize the available literature on these elements. An extensive...

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PMID: 18197053
DOI: 10.1097/GIM.0b013e31815f524f

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