Genetic counseling for hereditary colorectal cancer: ethical, legal, and psychosocial issues.
The impression that genetic testing for an inherited colorectal cancer syndrome involves a simple blood test masks the complex issues that surround this type of testing. This article explores the ethical, legal, and psychosocial implications of genetic testing and the role of genetic counseling through the genetic testing process.
Aronson
Melyssa
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Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario M5T 3L9, Canada. maronson@mtsinai.on.ca
D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics*; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005817:Genetic Counseling / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D011584:Psychology