American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 185, Issue 5 , Pages 1032-1034 , November 2001

Assessing genetic risk: Comparison between the referring obstetrician and genetic counselor

Received 24 February 2001 ,Revised 15 April 2001 ,Accepted 31 May 2001.

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☆ Reprint requests: Joseph C. Canterino, MD, Assistant Professor UMDNJ-RWMS, Perinatal Institute, Meridian Health System, Jersey Shore Medical Arts Building, 1944 State Route 33, Suite 203, Neptune, NJ 07753.

PII: S0002-9378(01)91318-3

doi: 10.1067/mob.2001.117672

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 185, Issue 5 , Pages 1032-1034 , November 2001

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