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Interpreting NGS Tests for Inherited Disorders: Three trends that will change everything

There are a few common themes in
designing patient-friendly genetic reports

1. Include only relevant
information

2. Use simpler language

First and foremost, genetic testing reports should

the use of simpler language in their genetic testing

communicate only key information. When too

reports.8-9 Technical genetic terms can create

much detail is provided in a report, the chance

confusion and reluctance to even try to understand

of misinterpretation increases-especially by

the content.

non-specialists.
Professional guidelines suggest prioritizing test

Unsurprisingly, studies show that patients prefer

Stuckey et al. found that patients better
understand genetic testing reports that use

results to highlight the most relevant information at

everyday language and reports that provide a

the top of the report. Summary statements are an

glossary to decipher medical terms.10

effective way to guide test interpretation.
A summary statement may start with the words
"positive" or "negative", followed by a brief
description of the test performed, test result, result
interpretation, and clinical recommendations. This
enables patients to immediately view his or her
results without wading through a multi-page report.

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