Characterizing Pharmacogenetic Testing Among Children's Hospitals.

ABSTRACT: Although pharmacogenetic testing is becoming increasingly common across medical subspecialties, a broad range of utilization and implementation exists across pediatric centers. Large pediatric institutions that routinely use pharmacogenetics in their patient care have published their practices and experiences; however, minimal data exist regarding the full spectrum of pharmacogenetic implementation among children's hospitals. The primary objective of this nationwide survey was to characterize the availability, concerns, and barriers to pharmacogenetic testing in children's hospitals in the Children's Hospital Association. Initial responses identifying a contact person were received from 18 institutions. Of those 18 institutions, 14 responses (11 complete and 3 partial) to a more detailed s

SUBMITTER: Brown JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7993279 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature