Primary findings are the results your clinicians (doctors, nurses, or technicians) are looking for when they conduct tests. Incidental findings are results that they discover, even though they were not looking for them. The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues (Bioethics Commission) released a report that helps clinicians manage these incidental findings. This guide helps you understand what those findings might be, and what questions you should ask during your visit to prepare for them.
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