Ethical considerations of ‘mainstreaming’ genetic testing services to non-geneticist physicians: a focus on counselling and informed consent

Authors

  • K Barnable
  • L Penney

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15273/dmj.Vol51No1.12992

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Published

2026-11-09

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Barnable, K., & Penney, L. (2026). Ethical considerations of ‘mainstreaming’ genetic testing services to non-geneticist physicians: a focus on counselling and informed consent. DALHOUSIE MEDICAL JOURNAL, 51(1), 10. https://doi.org/10.15273/dmj.Vol51No1.12992

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 1 (2026)

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Spotlight on Research in Medicine

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