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Changing interpretations, stable genes: responsibilities of patients, professionals, and policy makers in the clinical interpretation of complex genetic information.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Nov 2008
Shirts Brian H, Parker Lisa S
Abstract excerpt
Except in rare mutation-inducing events, the primary sequence of an individual's somatic genome is static; however, the interpretations or risk predictions based on complex genetic tests now being introduced into the marketplace are rapidly changing. The reality of changing interpretations for stable test results creates questions for everyone involved in genetic testing including individuals, clinicians,...
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