Autosomal Dominant Hereditary Cancer in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 42yo Man | Ethics | SMLE Q#16748
SMLE Question #16748
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Ethics
Objective: OBJ-243
Last updated: February 2026
A 42-year-old man learns he carries a pathogenic variant consistent with an autosomal dominant hereditary cancer syndrome. He asks you not to disclose this information to his wife because he is not ready for their children to be tested. He demonstrates decision-making capacity and understands potential implications for relatives. There is no evidence of imminent, serious, preventable harm to an identifiable person. What is the most appropriate next step for the physician?
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