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How communication of genetic information within the family is addressed in genetic counselling: a systematic review of research evidence.

European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Mar 2016

Mendes Álvaro, Paneque Milena, Sousa Liliana, Clarke Angus, Sequeiros Jorge

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Supporting consultands to communicate risk information with their relatives is key to obtaining the full benefits of genetic health care. To understand how health-care professionals address this issue in clinical practice and what interventions are used specifically to assist consultands in their communication of genetic information to appropriate relatives, we conducted a systematic review. Four electronic...

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PMID: 26264439
DOI: 10.1038/ejhg.2015.174
PMCID: PMC4755382

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