Psychosocial Impact Of Genetic Counselling And Testing
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$782,856.00
Summary
This research program assesses the psychological and behavioural impact of new genetic technologies to allow the identification of individuals most at risk of developing negative outcomes and the planning of appropriate targeted interventions. It will lead to the development, evaluation and dissemination of highly innovative patient education strategies that facilitate informed choices and support people in translating their choices into appropriate screening and risk-reducing behaviours.
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