title: Presymptomatic Diagnosis of Genetic Disorders: Is it worth the anxiety?
abstract: Through recent advances in DNA technology, presymptomatic diagnosis of several genetic disorders is now possible. This technology can determine whether an at-risk individual is at greatly increased risk of having inherited the gene for a particular disorder many years before symptoms are expected to occur. To provide effective care, the family physician must be aware of the potential benefits and risks of presymptomatic testing.
authors.forename: T N
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Tannenbaum
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Rosenberg