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. 2019 Feb;7(2):e00483.
doi: 10.1002/mgg3.483. Epub 2018 Nov 10.

Return of secondary findings in genomic sequencing: Military implications

Lydia D Hellwig  1   2   3 , Clesson Turner  3 , Teri A Manolio  2   3   4 , Mark Haigney  3   5 , Cynthia A James  6 , Brittney Murray  7 , Dale F Szpisjak  8 , Sheila Muldoon  8 , Juvianee Estrada-Veras  1   2   3 , Alyson Krokosky  3 , Mauricio J De Castro  9
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Return of secondary findings in genomic sequencing: Military implications

Lydia D Hellwig et al. Mol Genet Genomic Med. 2019 Feb.

Abstract

Background: Genomic sequencing has become a widely used tool in clinical and research settings in both civilian and military healthcare systems.

Methods: In this paper, we consider potential military-specific implications of returning genomic sequencing secondary findings to ensure the proper protections, policies, and processes are in place for the use of this information.

Results: We specifically use two examples to highlight potential military implications of the return of secondary findings.

Conclusion: Clinicians and researchers are strongly encouraged to consider the military implications of the return of results for informed consent of service members or their families undergoing clinical or research genomic sequencing.

Keywords: genomics; military; secondary findings.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors report no conflict of interest. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy of the Department of Army/Navy/Air Force, Department of Defense, or U.S. Government.

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