Is "incidental finding" the best term?: a study of patients' preferences.

Nina Tan Laura M Amendola Julianne M O'Daniel Amber A BurtMartha J Horike-PyneLacey Boshe Gail E Henderson Christine M Rini Myra I Roche Bert B A de Vries Wylie Burke Benjamin S Wilfond David L Veenstra

Published in: Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics (2016)

Additional findings was preferred because it was more neutral and accessible than other terms currently in use. Patient perceptions and comprehension will be framed by the terminology used by healthcare providers. Thus, patient opinions should be considered by medical genetics professionals.Genet Med 19 2, 176-181.

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