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The Public Health Perspective |
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Genetic Testing |
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Important Information About Genetic Testing |
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Currently Available Genetic Tests |
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Case Studies in Genetic Testing |
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Genetic Testing Policies |
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Ethical, Legal and Social Issues Related to Genetic Testing |
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Journal Articles |
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Genetic Testing
W. Burke, New Engl J Med 2002;237:1867-1875
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Genetic testing and medical decision making
Reyna VF, Lloyd FJ, Whalen
Arch Intern Med 2001 Nov 12;161(20):2406-8
PMID: 11700152 [PubMed - in process]
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The other human genome
Shanske AL, Shanske S, DiMauro S.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2001 Nov;155(11):1210-6
PMID: 11695929 [PubMed - in process
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Genetic testing
Pagon RA, Hanson NB, Neufeld-Kaiser W, Covington ML.
West J Med 2001 May;174(5):344-7
PMID: 11342518 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Genetic consultation
Roberta A Pagon, Nancy B Hanson, Whitney Neufeld-Kaiser and Maxine L Covington
West J Med 2001;174:397-399
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The complexities of predictive genetic testing
Evans JP, Skrzynia C, Burke W.
BMJ 2001 Apr 28;322(7293):1052-6
PMID: 11325775 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Genetic testing for inherited breast and ovarian cancer syndromes: important concepts for the primary care physician
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Taylor MR.
Postgrad Med J 2001 Jan;77(903):11-5
PMID: 11123386 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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The genetics revolution. Ethical, legal, and insurance concerns
Cunningham GC.
Postgrad Med 2000 Jul;108(1):193-6, 199-200, 202
PMID: 10914128 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Genetic counseling in primary care. What questions are patients likely to ask, and how should they be answered?
Facher JJ, Robin NH.
Postgrad Med 2000 Mar;107(3):59-60, 63-6
PMID: 10728135 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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News Items |
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Stories in the popular press often demonstrate public attitudes about social, ethical, and legal issues surrounding genetics. The following news articles are presented to highlight some of the public's concerns about genetic testing. The stories do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CDC. However, these issues must be considered and addressed by policy makers, health care providers, and public health practitioners.
- US genetic discrimination ban 'a matter of time'
(December 7, 2001) Reuters Health reports, "The main Democratic supporter of broad legislation banning genetic discrimination in insurance policies and in the workplace predicted Thursday that the bill would pass Congress and get a presidential signature by the end of next year."
- Genetic Testing Case Settled
(April 10, 2001) Wired News reports, "Officials at a railroad company have settled a lawsuit by agreeing to stop the secret genetic testing of their employees."
- Genetic testing leaps ahead of social implications
(July 2001) San Jose Mercury News reports, "Spurred by the recent sequencing of the human genome, scientists are designing hundreds of new tests to identify defective genes linked to dangerous diseases."
- Who's testing our genes - and why?
September 19, 2000 The Guardian reports, "Health warning: As DNA screening takes hold, Americans find it can leave them unemployed and uninsured."
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