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Promoting Safe and Effective Genetic Testing in the US
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This is the final genetic testing report of the Task Force on Genetic Testing; the Task Force highlights principles and provides recommendations regarding genetic testing. The report includes chapters on: Ensuring the Safety and Effectiveness of New Genetic Tests, Ensuring the Quality of Laboratories Performing Genetic Tests, Improving Providers' Understanding of Genetic Testing, and Genetic Testing for Rare Inherited Disorders.
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Genome.gov, National Human Genome Research Institute
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Informed Consent during Genetic Testing

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Obtaining informed consent from patients is a vital part of the genetic testing protocol. Written documentation of informed consent is ideal. This page provides a list of what is generally included in informed consent.

The consent form should include the benefits, risks, and limitations to genetic testing. A copy of the consent form should be provided to the patient.

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