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Genetic counselors' practices and confidence regarding variant of uncertain significance results and reclassification from BRCA testing.

Clinical genetics - 1 Dec 2015

Scherr C L, Lindor N M, Malo T L, Couch F J, Vadaparampil S T

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Studies indicate variant of uncertain significance (VUS) results are challenging for genetic counselors and patients, often resulting in negative patient outcomes. Genetic counselors' current practices regarding VUS are unknown. This study utilized a national survey of genetic counselors (n = 932) to examine current practices and confidence related to disclosing BRCA VUS results and reclassification information....

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PMID: 25640009
DOI: 10.1111/cge.12563
PMCID: PMC4522387

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