The use by Alabama pediatricians of genetics consultation in the evaluation of developmental delay

American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part a
Min-Jye ChenNathaniel H Robin

Abstract

Developmental delay (DD) is among the most common serious problems encountered by the general pediatrician. Published guidelines exist that recommend a genetics evaluation be a routine part of the evaluation of these children [Curry et al. (1997) Am J Med Genet 72:468-477; American Academy of Pediatrics (2001) Peds 108:192-195]. In an effort to determine if this recommendation is widely followed, we surveyed Alabama general pediatrics to learn how they utilize a genetic assessment in their evaluation of unexplained DD, and to identify any barriers to a genetics evaluation. A questionnaire was developed that asked about various factors that might influence how pediatricians use genetic evaluations. It was mailed to all members of the Alabama chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The data were tabulated and analyzed by standard methods. One hundred thirty-seven of 653 surveys were returned. The respondents were evenly divided among urban (35%), suburban (33%), and rural (32%) practice settings. Most were in a non-academic group practice (71%) and not fellowship trained (76%). Most felt that a genetic evaluation will help define recurrence risk (96%), determine prognosis (96%), and guide patient management (95%). There wa...Continue Reading

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