Genetic testing: care, consent, and liability

Genetic counseling and the physician-patient relationship

Communication

Psychological aspects

Duty of care

Family history

Referral and diagnosis

Informed consent

Prenatal screening and diagnosis

Genetics of common neurological disorders

Newborn and carrier screening

Susceptibility testing

Test samples and laboratory protocols

Risk assessment

Test results: communication and counseling

Confidentiality, disclosure, and recontact

Appendix 1: New genetics and the protection of information

Appendix 2: Web resources.