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Ethicolegal aspects of genetics in surgical practice.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - 1 Sept 2009

Lucassen Anneke

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Genetic medicine can pose ethical and legal dilemmas or both. This short review highlights some of the ethicolegal issues in disclosure of genetic information to family members and considers whether the availability, or not, of a medical intervention is relevant in communication of risk information.

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PMID: 19723417
DOI: 10.1308/003588409X464496
PMCID: PMC2966193

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