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  • Posted: 01/28/2005
  • Reviewed: 09/01/2006

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Psychological Consequences

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Although gene testing poses little physical risk--usually no more than giving a blood sample--it can seriously affect a person's life.

A test confirming the risk of a serious disease can trigger profound psychological consequences.

Psychological Consequences