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A clinical perspective on ethical issues in genetic testing.

Accountability in research - 1 May 2011

Sijmons R H, Van Langen I M, Sijmons J G

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Genetic testing is traditionally preceded by counselling to discuss its advantages and disadvantages with individuals so they can make informed decisions. The new technique of whole genome or exome sequencing, which is currently only used in research settings, can identify many gene mutations, including substantial numbers of mutations with unknown pathological effect; it may, therefore, threaten this balanced...

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PMID: 21574071
DOI: 10.1080/08989621.2011.575033

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