The colored, eco-genetic relationship map (CEGRM): A conceptual approach and tool for genetic counseling research

Journal of Genetic Counseling

Volumn 10, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 289-309

  Kenen, Regina ^a   Peters, June ^b  

^a The College of New Jersey   (United States)

^b NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE   (United States)

Author keywords

Cancer genetics; Family relationships; Genetic counseling; Genograms; Late onset genetic disorders; Nonkin relationships; Social network analysis

Indexed keywords

EID: 0346878840     PISSN: 10597700     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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