Ann Intern Med
Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York (W.K.C.).
Published: April 2023
Interpretation of many genetic test results can change over time as new data accumulate. Hence, physicians who order genetic tests may subsequently receive revised reports with important implications for patients' medical treatment-even for patients who are no longer in their care. Several of the ethical principles underlying medical practice suggest an obligation to reach out to former patients with this information. Discharging that obligation can be accomplished, at a minimum, by attempting to contact the former patient with their last known contact information.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.7326/M22-3682 | DOI Listing |
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