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The use of family history questionnaires: an examination of genetic risk estimates and genetic testing eligibility in the non-responder population.
Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Aug 2011
Armel Susan Randall, Hitchman Kara, Millar Kathryn, Zahavich Laura, Demsky Rochelle, Murphy Joan, Rosen Barry
Abstract excerpt
The use of mailed family history questionnaires (FHQs) has previously been established to be an effective method for obtaining family history information for the triage of patients for genetic counseling and genetic testing of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome; yet only 53% of patients complete their FHQ within 6 months from the date of mailing (Armel et al. Journal of Genetic Counseling,...
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