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Ethics in Medicine Genetic testing: a round table conversation. Part II.

Authors :
Komesaroff, Paul A.
Greenberg, P.
Piterman, L.
Source :
Internal Medicine Journal. Mar2004, Vol. 34 Issue 3, p122-125. 4p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Presents a discussion on the ethical issues raised by genetic testing for the condition hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer. Confidentiality of test results; Remarks regarding the privacy of patient records in public hospitals; Performance of genetic testing on children.

Subjects

Subjects :
*HUMAN chromosome abnormality diagnosis
*GENETIC disorder diagnosis
*GENETIC testing
*COLON cancer
*MEDICAL record access control

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14440903
Volume :
34
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Internal Medicine Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12564800
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1444-0903.2004.00559.x
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