1992
DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.1320420415
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Canadian experience with predictive testing for Huntington disease: Lessons for genetic testing centers and policy makers

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“…Many adults choose not to be tested for late-onset conditions, indicating that we cannot presume that children would want or will benefit from such testing. 35,36 Further, testing in childhood inappropriately eliminates the possibility of future autonomous choice by the person and risks stigma and discrimination. Unless there is anticipated benefit to the child, pediatricians should decline requests from parents or guardians to obtain predispositional genetic testing until the child has the capacity to make the choice.…”
Section: Predictive Testing For Late-onset Disordersmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Many adults choose not to be tested for late-onset conditions, indicating that we cannot presume that children would want or will benefit from such testing. 35,36 Further, testing in childhood inappropriately eliminates the possibility of future autonomous choice by the person and risks stigma and discrimination. Unless there is anticipated benefit to the child, pediatricians should decline requests from parents or guardians to obtain predispositional genetic testing until the child has the capacity to make the choice.…”
Section: Predictive Testing For Late-onset Disordersmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…De plus, ils possèdent davantage de stratégies positives d'adaptation et ils disposent de plus de ressources affectives (Bloch et al 1989). Les mécanismes de défense et d'adaptation du candidat ainsi que sa façon de gérer son stress par le passé sont des éléments cruciaux et significatifs dans le processus d'acceptation de l'état de porteur Chapman, 1992 ;Tibben et al 1993a). Par exemple, les sujets qui ont déjà vécu une dépression ont eu besoin d'une aide additionnelle (Bundey, 1997).…”
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“…Les participants ont en effet déclaré avoir éprouvé une sorte de délivrance, quel que fut l'issue du test (Tibben et al 1993b). La connaissance de son statut engendre également une sensation plus grande de contrôle sur les décisions les plus fondamentales de la vie incluant l'éducation, le choix de carrière, le mariage et la planification familiale (Chapman, 1992).…”
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