Full-gene sequencing undoubtedly comes with its pluses and its minuses. In this article, the authors aim to weigh up the pros and cons not only from the point of view of the patient but also in view of the doctor's possible perspective. Either party may be for or against it for a variety of reasons - for example, a fear of knowing too much on the part of the patient, and concerns about possible over-treatment on the part of the healthcare professional. One thing is certain: the possibility of full-gene sequencing is here and here to stay. At the very least, doctors need to make patients aware of their options, while offering balanced advice.

The pros and comms of gene sequencing / Horgan, Denis; Codacci Pisanelli, Giovanni; Esposito, Giovanni; Moch, Holger. - In: BIOMEDICINE HUB. - ISSN 2296-6862. - ELETTRONICO. - 2:1(2017), pp. 32-36. [10.1159/000481299]

The pros and comms of gene sequencing

Codacci Pisanelli, Giovanni
Membro del Collaboration Group
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2017

Abstract

Full-gene sequencing undoubtedly comes with its pluses and its minuses. In this article, the authors aim to weigh up the pros and cons not only from the point of view of the patient but also in view of the doctor's possible perspective. Either party may be for or against it for a variety of reasons - for example, a fear of knowing too much on the part of the patient, and concerns about possible over-treatment on the part of the healthcare professional. One thing is certain: the possibility of full-gene sequencing is here and here to stay. At the very least, doctors need to make patients aware of their options, while offering balanced advice.
2017
communication; gene sequencing; patient; HCP; training course
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The pros and comms of gene sequencing / Horgan, Denis; Codacci Pisanelli, Giovanni; Esposito, Giovanni; Moch, Holger. - In: BIOMEDICINE HUB. - ISSN 2296-6862. - ELETTRONICO. - 2:1(2017), pp. 32-36. [10.1159/000481299]
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