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purpose of this module is to explore what ethical issues/domains
arise in the arena of genetic testing for BRCA1
and BRCA2. The dilemmas are taken from one main
scenario concerning your patient, Rebecca. Based on
your interests and goals, you will be able to navigate
with Rebecca through a series of issues and contemplate
your own personal reactions as well as how you would
respond to each situation.
It is our hope that this module will provide a simulated
view of the patient and physician role in genetic counseling
as well as provide a model for physicians wishing to
counsel patients about genetic testing. As part of this
module it is also important for physicians to recognize
the limits of their genetic knowledge and decide when
they would refer to a cancer genetic counselor.
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