July 7, 2011American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A
Constructing “best interests”: Genetic testing of children in families with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Population
57 members of 6 extended families involved in genetic testing for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the…
Design
Other
Follow-up
3.5 years
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Discussion
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Implication
Clinicians should approach best-interest assessments in pediatric HCM genetic testing as ongoing family processes; leaves open validation in diverse settings.
Structured PICO
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Population
57 members of 6 extended families involved in genetic testing for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the Netherlands
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Intervention
Genetic testing of children (qualitative assessment of 'best interest' decision making)
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Outcome
Construction and weighing of the child's 'best interest' by parents and professionals
The concept of a child's 'best interest' in genetic testing for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a dynamic, long-term process constructed within the family context rather than a single decision point.
Cite This Study
Geelen et al. (2011) studied this question.