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[Entitlement to prophylactic treatment in cases of genetic predisposition for breast cancer : Interdisciplinary perspectives].
Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz - 1 Oct 2017
Meier Friedhelm, Ried Jens, Harney Anke, Rhiem Kerstin, Neusser Silke, Neumann Anja, Wasem Jürgen, Schmutzler Rita, Huster Stefan, Dabrock Peter
Abstract excerpt
Genetic tests can detect the predisposition to various diseases. The demand for gene diagnostics and corresponding prophylactic measures is increasing steadily. In the German healthcare system, however, legal uncertainties exist as to whether a mere risk of disease is reason enough to bear the costs for prophylactic measures. When medically effective prophylactic measures are available in certain cancer diseases,...
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