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Legal issues in the early detection and monitoring of cancer
Marilyn Frank-Stromborg1, Jaime R Ganschow
1School of Nursing and College of Law, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, USA.
Objectives:
To identify the legal and ethical issues involved in the detection/monitoring of cancer.
Data Sources:
Westlaw, Lexis, Medline, and legal and nursing literature.
Conclusions:
The introduction of genetic predisposition to cancer has increased the legal and ethical issues associated with the detection of cancer.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
The expanding role of nurses has opened up many exciting new roles in the area of early detection of cancer including genetic counseling. Along with the new opportunities comes increased legal liability and ethical controversies that oncology nurses must be aware of.
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