Testing children for adult onset conditions: the importance of contextual clinical judgement

Genetic testing—either to diagnose a condition or predict its chance of occurring in the future—has become more widespread in medical practice. Rapid advances in technology mean that quick and affordable results can be obtained in an increasing range of situations which can help the clinician determ...

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Authors: Lucassen, Anneke (Author) ; Fenwick, Angela (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: BMJ Publ. 2012
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 2012, Volume: 38, Issue: 9, Pages: 531-532
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