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An audit of clinical service examining the uptake of genetic testing by at-risk family members.

Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Jan 2012

Forrest Laura, Delatycki Martin, Curnow Lisette, Gen Couns M, Skene Loane, Aitken Maryanne

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PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the uptake of genetic testing by at-risk family members for four genetic conditions: chromosomal translocations, fragile X syndrome, Huntington disease, and spinal muscular atrophy. METHODS: A clinical audit was undertaken using genetics files from Genetic Health Services Victoria. Data were extracted from the files regarding the number of at-risk family members...

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PMID: 22237441
DOI: 10.1038/gim.2011.3

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