Recommendations for genetic counselling related to genetic
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The main goal of the EuroGentest Network of Excellence (www.eurogentest.org) is to improve the quality of genetic testing. As patients' understanding of the results and consequences of the test is an integral part of genetic testing, EuroGentest also aims at improving the quality of genetic counselling services associated with genetic testing, across Europe. One of the goals is to establish recommendations for genetic counselling in connection with different testing situations.
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