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Review
. 2019 Nov;103(6):967-976.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2019.07.001. Epub 2019 Aug 20.

Genetic Testing: Consent and Result Disclosure for Primary Care Providers

W Andrew Faucett  1 , Holly Peay  2 , Curtis R Coughlin 2nd  3
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Genetic Testing: Consent and Result Disclosure for Primary Care Providers

W Andrew Faucett et al. Med Clin North Am. 2019 Nov.

Abstract

Historically, both pretest and posttest genetic counseling has been standard of care for genetic testing. This model should be adapted for primary care providers (PCPs) willing to learn critical information about the test and key concepts that patients need to make an informed testing decision. It is helpful for PCPs to discuss a few initial patients with a genetic counselor to prepare for the key concepts of pretest and posttest counseling. This article provides guidance about the recommended level of involvement of PCPs based on the test indication, test complexity, disorder management, and the potential for psychosocial sequela.

Keywords: CADRe; ClinGen; Genetic testing; Genomic testing; Informed consent; Return of results.

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Figure 1:
Figure 1:. Communication strategies for genetic testing.
Recommended communication strategies are represented as a schematic. Communication strategies differ regarding depth, and often length, of discussion. Key elements of each communication strategy are denoted as bullet points.
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