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ArticleGenetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics2011

Why is genetic screening for autosomal dominant disorders underused in families? The case of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.

Barbara A Bernhardt, Cara Zayac, Reed E Pyeritz

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  4. Personal utility in genomic testing: a systematic literature review.European journal of human genetics : EJHG · 2017
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  14. Health screening behaviors among adults with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia in North America.Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics · 2017
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  18. The use of US health insurance data for surveillance of rare disorders: hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics · 2014
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3 authors.

Barbara A BernhardtCenter for the Integration of Genetic Healthcare Technologies, University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA. Barbara.bernhardt@uphs.upenn.edu
Cara Zayac
Reed E Pyeritz

Funding

Penn Center for ELSI Research in Emerging Genetic Technologies in Health CareP50HG004487 · NHGRI · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · PI PYERITZ, REED E · 2007 to 2012
$6.2M
Assessing Attitudes and Experiences of Early Adopters of Personalized GenomicsRC1HG005369 · NHGRI · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · PI BERNHARDT, BARBARA A. · 2009 to 2010
$647k
NHGRI NIH HHS 1P50HG004487-01NHGRI NIH HHS P50 HG004487NHGRI NIH HHS RC1 HG005369
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeAppropriate management of autosomal dominant disorders reduces morbidity and mortality but relies on identifying which family members are affected. Genetic testing may identify relatives needing follow-up but is underused. We conducted this study to identify barriers to genetic testing for one disorder, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.

methodsSurveys and online discussion groups with people from hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia families.

resultsMultiple barriers to hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia genetic testing were identified including lack of knowledge about genetic testing, problems with access, and emotional barriers. Many participants did not understand the rationale for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia testing or benefits of early detection; believed that genetic testing is expensive and not covered by insurance; and believed that primary care providers do not know how to order genetic testing. Access to hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia testing is limited by distance from a hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia center or a genetics clinic. Emotional barriers include fear of insurance discrimination; denial of having hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia or being at risk; and guilt and stigma.

conclusionVoluntary disease organizations should develop and disseminate brief educational materials that describe the rationale for genetic testing and emphasize the benefits of early detection and treatment. In addition, laboratories offering genetic testing should provide support for primary care physicians to order and interpret genetic tests.

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FemaleGenetic TestingHumansMaleTelangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic

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