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. 2024 May 6;220(8):403-406.
doi: 10.5694/mja2.52254. Epub 2024 Mar 13.

Mainstreaming genomic testing: pre-test counselling and informed consent

Michaela Cormack  1 , Kathryn B Irving  2   3 , Fiona Cunningham  1   4 , Andrew P Fennell  1   4
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Mainstreaming genomic testing: pre-test counselling and informed consent

Michaela Cormack et al. Med J Aust. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Adverse events; Diagnostic tests and procedures; Epilepsy; Ethics; Ethics, professional; Genetic counseling; Genetic testing; Health services; Informed consent; Patient safety.

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