Clinical Commentary: The Challenges of Genetic Medicine to the Patient-Physician Relationship

Author explores the interface between the current clinical reality for patients and evolving genetic research results, noting how knowledge about various genetic disorders is posing a major challenge to the patient-physician relationship.

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Published in:The Journal of law, medicine & ethics medicine & ethics, 1998-09, Vol.26 (3), p.221-224
Main Author: Pauker, Susan P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Congenital Abnormalities - genetics
Congenital Abnormalities - prevention & control
Female
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Privacy
Genetic screening
Genetic Services
Genetic Testing
Genetics
Humans
Liability, Legal
Medical screening
Medicine
Physician and patient
Physician patient relationships
Physician-Patient Relations
Pregnancy
Social aspects
Social Values
United States
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Summary:Author explores the interface between the current clinical reality for patients and evolving genetic research results, noting how knowledge about various genetic disorders is posing a major challenge to the patient-physician relationship.
ISSN:1073-1105
1748-720X
DOI:10.1111/j.1748-720X.1998.tb01423.x