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Genetic testing of children for adult-onset conditions: opinions of the British adult population and implications for clinical practice.

European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Oct 2015

Shkedi-Rafid Shiri, Fenwick Angela, Dheensa Sandi, Lucassen Anneke M

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This study set out to explore the attitudes of a representative sample of the British public towards genetic testing in children to predict disease in the future. We sought opinions about genetic testing for adult-onset conditions for which no prevention/treatment is available during childhood, and about genetic 'carrier' status to assess future reproductive risks. The study also examined participants' level of...

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PMID: 25370041
DOI: 10.1038/ejhg.2014.221
PMCID: PMC4592073

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