Ethical aspects of undergoing a predictive genetic testing for Huntington's disease
The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of undergoing a presymptomatic genetic test for the hereditary and fatal Huntington’s disease, using a case study approach. The study was based on 18 interviews with a young woman and her husband from the decision to undergo the test, to receivin...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Sage
2013
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Nursing ethics
Year: 2013, Volume: 20, Issue: 2, Pages: 189-199 |
Further subjects: | B
Case study
B Ethics B Support B presymptomatic genetic test B Huntington’s disease B Life History |
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