Table 5 Parkinson’s disease (PD) genetic risk communication resources for the clinician.
Resources | Details |
|---|---|
GeneReviews® National Center for Biotechnology https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1116/ | Updated and accurate gene summaries/overviews targeted for the clinician |
Indiana University PD Nexus website https://pdnexus.org/ | Site developed by IU PD genetic counselors; contains professional risk counseling tools, patient handouts, and other counseling resources |
Disease Penetrance Table Located under “Professionals: Tools for Your Practice/Risk Assessment” | Provides summary statements for gene-specific risk counseling; reviewed by co-authors K.M., A.J.L., and Y.W. |
Family sharing handout Located under “Professionals: Tools for Your Practice? Risk Assessment” | Guidance for patients regarding sharing test results |
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) information Located under “Professionals: Other Resources” | Detailed information for clinicians and their patients about the federal law GINA |
Risk calculator https://clincalc.com/Stats/ConvertOR.aspx | Helpful tool to convert odds ratios into relative risks |
Risk communication graphics https://cbssm.med.umich.edu/how-we-can-help/tools-and-resources/pictographs-icon-arrays | Free icon array template developed by the University of Michigan Medical School Center for Bioethics and Social Science in Medicine |
Referrals for Genetic Counseling | |
NSGC (National Society of Genetic Counselors) Find a Genetic Counselor directory https://www.nsgc.org/page/find-a-genetic-counselor | Directory of registered genetic counselors in the U.S. and Canada, allows filtering by location and specialty |
American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Finding a Certified Genetic Counselor directory https://www.abgc.net/about-genetic-counseling/finding-a-certified-genetic-counselor/ | Directory of ABGC Diplomates, certified, who choose to have their genetic counseling services listed; allows filtering by location and specialty |
