Translating genomic testing results for pediatric critical care: Opportunities for genetic counselors.

ABSTRACT: Genomic sequencing (GS), such as whole genome and exome sequencing, is rapidly being integrated into pediatric critical care settings. Results are being used to make high impact decisions including declarations of futility, withdrawal of care, and rationing of scarce resources. In this qualitative study, we conducted interviews with clinicians involved in the care of critically ill children with congenital heart disease (CHD) to investigate their views on implementation of GS into clinical practice. Interviews were transcribed and inductively analyzed for major themes using grounded theory and thematic analysis. Three major themes emerged surrounding the use of genomic information in the high-stakes, time pressured decision making that characterizes clinical care of critically ill children

SUBMITTER: Deuitch N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7012679 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature