Synthesis of major pharmacogenomics pretest counseling themes: a multisite comparison

The accessibility of pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing has grown substantially over the last decade and with it has arisen a demand for patients to be counseled on the use of these tests. While guidelines exist for the use of PGx results; objective determinants for who should receive PGx testing remain...

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Published in:Pharmacogenomics 2021-02, Vol.22 (3), p.165-176
Main Authors: Wake, Dyson T, Bell, Gillian C, Gregornik, David B, Ho, Teresa T, Dunnenberger, Henry M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical Decision-Making - methods
counseling
Genetic Counseling - methods
Genetic Counseling - standards
Humans
patient education
Patient Education as Topic - methods
Patient Education as Topic - standards
personalized medicine
pharmacogenomic testing
Pharmacogenomic Testing - methods
Pharmacogenomic Testing - standards
pharmacogenomics
Precision Medicine - methods
Precision Medicine - standards
pretest counseling
risk communication
survey
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Summary:The accessibility of pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing has grown substantially over the last decade and with it has arisen a demand for patients to be counseled on the use of these tests. While guidelines exist for the use of PGx results; objective determinants for who should receive PGx testing remain incomplete. PGx clinical services have been created to meet these screening and education needs and significant variability exists between these programs. This article describes the practices of four PGx clinics during pretest counseling sessions. A description of the major tenets of the benefits, limitations and risks of testing are compiled. Additional tools are provided to serve as a foundation for those wishing to begin or expand their own counseling service.
ISSN:1462-2416
1744-8042
DOI:10.2217/pgs-2020-0168