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Direct notification by health professionals of relatives at-risk of genetic conditions (with patient consent): views of the Australian public
6 Jun 2023
Abstract excerpt
Genetic risk information for medically actionable conditions has relevance for patients' blood relatives. However, cascade testing uptake in at-risk families is <50%, and the burden of contacting relatives is a significant barrier to dissemination of risk information. Health professionals (HPs) could notify at-risk relatives directly, with patients' consent. This practice is supported by international literature,...
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