A randomized controlled trial of a decision aid for women considering genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer risk

PURPOSE: To measure the effectiveness of a tailored decision aid (DA) designed to help women make informed decisions about genetic testing for breast/ovarian cancer risk. METHODS: A total of 145 women were randomized to receive the DA or a control pamphlet at the end of their first genetic counselin...

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Main Authors: Wakefield, C., Meiser, B., Homewood, J., Peate, M., Taylor, A., Lobb, Elizabeth, Kirk, J., Young, M.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Springer Netherlands 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/39723