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Genetic testing challenges patient confidentiality
Dr Kenneth Offit warns a daughter of a patient about potential cancer risk while an older relative resists discussion. The piece notes doctors face a conflict between preserving confidentiality and informing relatives about inheritable genetic conditions. Experts argue against a mandatory duty to warn, citing ethics and privacy laws, while lawsuits push for disclosure in some cases.
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