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Predictive genetic testing of children for adult-onset diseases and psychological harm
- P J Malpas, Philosophy Department, The University of Auckland, Private Bag, 92019, Auckland, New Zealand; p.malpas{at}auckland.ac.nz
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Predictive genetic testing of children for adult-onset diseases and psychological harm
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- Received November 6, 2006
- Revised April 3, 2007
- Accepted April 4, 2007
- First published March 28, 2008.
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April 27, 2016
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2008 BMJ Publishing Group & Institute of Medical Ethics
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