title: That tumor you're going to get tomorrow … maybe: making an informed decision.
abstract: With the recent progress in predictive medicine several problems have emerged regarding the ethical aspects of genetic testing. The role of the doctor in communicating the consequences of such testing to the patient has become more important than ever in allowing the potential patient to make an informed decision.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital of Suzzara, Mantova - Italy.
authors.forename: Enrico
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Aitini
authors.forename: Francesca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Adami
authors.forename: Sandro
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Barni
authors.forename: Alberto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zaniboni
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D005817:Genetic Counseling / Q000941:ethics; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005838:Genotype; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D007558:Italy; D009154:Mutation; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011322:Primary Prevention; D035501:Uncertainty