NDLI: Genetic counseling for schizophrenia: a review of referrals to a provincial medical genetics program from 1968 to 2007.

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Author	Hunter, M. J. Hippman, Catriona Honer, William G. Austin, Jehannine C.
Description	Country affiliation: Canada Author Affiliation: Hunter MJ ( Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.)
Abstract	Recent studies have shown that individuals with schizophrenia and their family members are interested in genetic counseling, but few have received this service. We conducted an exploratory, retrospective study to describe (a) the population of individuals who were referred to the BC provincial medical genetics program for genetic counseling for a primary indication of schizophrenia, and (b) trends in number of referrals between 1968 and 2007. Referrals for a primary indication of schizophrenia were identified through the provincial program database. Charts were reviewed and the following information was recorded: discipline of referring physician, demographics, psychiatric diagnosis, referred individual's and partner's (if applicable) family history, and any current pregnancy history. Data were characterized using descriptive statistics. Our results showed that between 1968 and 2007, 288 referrals were made for a primary indication of schizophrenia. Most referrals were made: (a) for individuals who had a first-degree family member with schizophrenia, rather than for affected individuals, (b) for preconception counseling, and (c) by family physicians (69%), with only 2% by psychiatrists. In conclusion, for British Columbia, individuals affected with schizophrenia and their family members are rarely referred for psychiatric genetic counseling. There is a need to identify barriers to psychiatric genetic counseling and develop strategies to improve access.
File Format	HTM / HTML
ISSN	15524825
e-ISSN	15524833
DOI	10.1002/ajmg.a.33193
Journal	American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	152A
Language	English
Publisher	Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher Date	2010-01-01
Publisher Place	United States
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Discipline Genetics Genetic Counseling Referral And Consultation Schizophrenia Therapy Retrospective Studies Genetics Research Support, Non-u.s. Gov't
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Genetics Genetics (clinical)

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