| Literature DB >> 26479557 |
Laura M Amendola1, Martha Horike-Pyne2, Susan B Trinidad3, Stephanie M Fullerton4, Barbara J Evans5, Wylie Burke6, Gail P Jarvik7.
Abstract
The informed consent process for genetic testing does not commonly address preferences regarding disclosure of results in the event of the patient's death. Adults being tested for familial colorectal cancer were asked whether they want their exome sequencing results disclosed to another person in the event of their death prior to receiving the results. Of 78 participants, 92% designated an individual and 8% declined to. Further research will help refine practices for informed consent.Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26479557 PMCID: PMC4617192 DOI: 10.1111/jlme.12290
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Law Med Ethics ISSN: 1073-1105 Impact factor: 1.718