Genetic counseling for hereditary cancer: A primer for NPs. - PubMed - NCBI

Genetic counseling for hereditary cancer: A primer for NPs. - PubMed - NCBI

Nurse Pract. 2017 Jul 15;42(7):22-28. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000520422.06782.65.

Genetic counseling for hereditary cancer: A primer for NPs.

McReynolds K1, Lewis S.

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Abstract

Many patients have concerns regarding their family's cancer history and may be appropriate for referral to genetic counseling. This article examines indications for referral for genetic counseling for hereditary cancer, the process of genetic counseling and testing, and ways for NPs to collaborate with genetics providers.

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28562449

 

DOI:

 

10.1097/01.NPR.0000520422.06782.65