Predictive genetic testing for neurodegenerative conditions: how should conflicting interests within families be managed?

Predictive genetic testing for a neurodegenerative condition in one individual in a family may have implications for other family members, in that it can reveal their genetic status. Herein a complex clinical case is explored where the testing wish of one family member was in direct conflict to that...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Medical Ethics. in. - Society for the Study of Medical Ethics. - 42(2016), 10, Seite 640-642
1. Verfasser: Stark, Zornitza (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Wallace, Jane, Gillam, Lynn, Burgess, Matthew, Delatycki, Martin B
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2016
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of Medical Ethics. in
Schlagworte:Behavioral sciences Biological sciences Health sciences Social sciences