Exploring neurologists’ perspectives on the return of next generation sequencing results to their patients: a needed step in the development of guidelines

Exploring neurologists’ perspectives on the return of next generation sequencing results to their patients: a needed step in the development of guidelines

Abstract Background The use of Next Generation Sequencing such as Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is a promising step towards a better understanding and treatment of neurological diseases. WGS can result into unexpected information (incidental findings, IFs), and information with uncertain clinical si...

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Main Authors: Thierry Hurlimann, Iris Jaitovich Groisman, Béatrice Godard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
Subjects:
Whole Genome Sequencing
Neurological disorders
Incidental findings
Recontacting patients
Clinical utility
Ethics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12910-018-0320-3

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