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Perception, experience, and response to genetic discrimination in Huntington's disease: the Australian results of The International RESPOND-HD study.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Feb 2013
Goh Anita M Y, Chiu Edmond, Yastrubetskaya Olga, Erwin Cheryl, Williams Janet K, Juhl Andrew R, Paulsen Jane S
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AIMS: This study examines elements of genetic discrimination among an at-risk, clinically undiagnosed Huntington's disease (HD) population. METHODS: Sixty at-risk individuals, either positive or negative for the HD genetic mutation, completed a survey regarding their experiences of genetic discrimination, adverse and unfair treatment, and knowledge about existing laws and policies surrounding genetic...
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