Predictive genetic testing in children: The need for psychological research

British Journal of Health Psychology

Volumn 1, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 3-14

  Michie, Susan ^a   Marteau, Theresa M ^a  

^a KING'S COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0001846088     PISSN: 1359107X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.2044-8287.1996.tb00487.x     Document Type: Article

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