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The Double Helix: Applying an Ethic of Care to the Duty to Warn Genetic Relatives of Genetic Information.

Bioethics - 1 Mar 2016

Weaver Meaghann

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Genetic testing reveals information about a patient's health status and predictions about the patient's future wellness, while also potentially disclosing health information relevant to other family members. With the increasing availability and affordability of genetic testing and the integration of genetics into mainstream medicine, the importance of clarifying the scope of confidentiality and the rules...

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PMID: 26194147
DOI: 10.1111/bioe.12176

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