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Mainstreaming genetics: the potential for miscommunication

Mainstreaming genetics: the potential for miscommunication
Mainstreaming genetics: the potential for miscommunication
Several prominent reports and publications have highlighted the need for mainstream medical specialties to acquire knowledge and skills in genetic medicine and incorporate genetics into their practice.1–3 Good communication between clinical genetic services and mainstream specialties will be required as well as inclusion of genetic training in the continuing professional development of mainstream specialties. Here we describe a real but anonymous case history that highlights the need for such integration to receive prompt and appropriate attention.
1477-7509
159-161
McBride, D.
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Lucassen, A.
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McBride, D.
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Lucassen, A.
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McBride, D. and Lucassen, A. (2011) Mainstreaming genetics: the potential for miscommunication. Clinical Ethics, 6 (4), 159-161. (doi:10.1258/ce.2011.011039).

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Several prominent reports and publications have highlighted the need for mainstream medical specialties to acquire knowledge and skills in genetic medicine and incorporate genetics into their practice.1–3 Good communication between clinical genetic services and mainstream specialties will be required as well as inclusion of genetic training in the continuing professional development of mainstream specialties. Here we describe a real but anonymous case history that highlights the need for such integration to receive prompt and appropriate attention.

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Published date: December 2011
Organisations: Cancer Sciences

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Local EPrints ID: 353434
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/353434
ISSN: 1477-7509
PURE UUID: 973ed7b5-c79e-46a8-b7ad-a35bbe451ada
ORCID for A. Lucassen: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0003-3324-4338

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Date deposited: 06 Jun 2013 11:09
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 03:11

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Author: D. McBride
Author: A. Lucassen ORCID iD

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