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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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