| Autor: |
Smith, Ken R., Zick, Cathleen D., Mayer, Robert N., Botkin, Jeffery R. |
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Genetic Testing; June 1, 2002, Vol. 6 Issue: 2 p89-92, 4p |
| Abstrakt: |
This study assessed the probability that individuals tested for a BRCA1 gene mutation share their test results with family members, co-workers, and insurers. Members of a large kindred known to be at-risk for carrying a BRCA1 gene mutation were tested and they learned their results from a genetic counselor. During a follow-up interview, 4 months later, subjects were asked with whom they had shared their results. Respondents were most likely to have communicated results to family members, followed by co-workers, and insurers. Carrier status affected their willingness to disclose results to insurers. High rates of disclosure to family members should promote awareness of hereditary cancer risk. Selective disclosure to co-workers and insurers may promote information asymmetries that could affect employment and insurance markets. |
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