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Huntington's chorea: neglected opportunities for preventive medicine
Lancet (London, England)
|March 19, 1983
Summary
Healthcare professionals often overlook genetic counseling for Huntington's chorea patients. This neglect misses crucial opportunities for family-focused prevention and genetic risk communication.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- Huntington's chorea is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder.
- Effective genetic counseling is crucial for managing inherited diseases and informing families.
- Current practices in managing Huntington's chorea patients reveal significant gaps in genetic risk communication.