The identification of genetic mutations linked to breast cancer has made it possible to test for the genetic predisposition to this disease. However, though this test may provide certain benefits, there are also potential risks involved with the testing process, including social and economic conside
A simple technique for increasing cancer patients' knowledge of informed consent to treatment
โ Scribed by Gary Morrow; Jon Gootnick; Arthur Schmale
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1978
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 551 KB
- Volume
- 42
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0008-543X
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
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