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Mainstreaming genomic testing: pre‐test counselling and informed consent

Description

There is unprecedented, increasing demand for genomic testing in Australia. Recent developments in paediatric neurology alone include Medical Benefits Schedule, industry and research sponsored testing for monogenic causes of epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, and syndromic intellectual disability, among others. To be ethically and legally valid, patients must undergo pre‐test counselling before they consent to genomic testing.

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Authors: Michaela Cormack, Kathryn B Irving, Fiona Cunningham and Andrew P Fennell

Article Type: Ethics and Law

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CPD Activity Details
Topic
Ethical Practice, General Medicine, Nervous System Diseases
CAPE Aspects
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Effective Year

Educational Activities (EA) - 0.30

Reviewing Performance (RP) - 0.0

Measuring Outcomes (MO) - 0.0

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