To test or not to test: a guide to genetic screening and risk

Introduction: genetic tests are different

A brief overview of susceptibility-gene testing

Am I at a higher risk for this disease than other people?

Will the test give me useful information?

Is this the right time in my life to be taking this test?

Will the advantages gained from having the genetic information outweigh the disadvantages?

Decisions, decisions

Deciding about other types of genetic tests

The future of genetic medicine.

Introduction: genetic tests are different

Brief overview of susceptibility-gene testing

Am I at a higher risk for this disease than other people?

Will the test give me useful information?

Is this the right time in my life to be taking this test?

Will the advantages gained from having the genetic information outweigh the disadvantages?

Decisions, decisions

Deciding about other types of genetic tests

Future of genetic medicine.