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    Communicating genetic information to family members: analysis of consent forms for diagnostic genomic sequencing

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    Phillips, A; Niemiec, E; Howard, HC; Kagkelari, K; Borry, P; Vears, DF
    Date
    2020-04-27
    Source Title
    European Journal of Human Genetics
    Publisher
    NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP
    University of Melbourne Author/s
    Vears, Danya
    Affiliation
    Melbourne Law School
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    Journal Article
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    Phillips, A., Niemiec, E., Howard, H. C., Kagkelari, K., Borry, P. & Vears, D. F. (2020). Communicating genetic information to family members: analysis of consent forms for diagnostic genomic sequencing. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS, 28 (9), pp.1160-1167. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41431-020-0627-7.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/11343/254356
    DOI
    10.1038/s41431-020-0627-7
    Open Access URL
    https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC7608457?pdf=render
    Abstract
    Communicating results from genomic sequencing to family members can play an essential role allowing access to surveillance, prevention, treatment or prophylactic measures. Yet, many patients struggle with communication of these results and it is unclear to what extent this is discussed during the consent process. We conducted an online systematic search and used content analysis to explore how consent forms for genomic sequencing address communication of genetic information to family members. Our search yielded 68 consent forms from 11 countries. Although 57 forms alluded to the familial nature of results, forms varied in their discussion of the potential familial implications of results. Only 11 addressed communication of genetic information with family members, with differences in who would be responsible for this process. Several forms offered patients options regarding communication, even in countries where national guidelines and legislation allow for the disclosure of results in the absence of patient consent. These findings are concerning because they show how forms may potentially mislead patients and health care professionals about whether communication is permissible in cases where the patient does not consent. We suggest that providers and health care professionals reconsider how consent forms address communicating genetic information to family members.

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