| Pitfalls in Tay-Sachs carrier detection: physician referral patterns and patient ignorance. | |
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PMID: 2739956 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Tay-Sachs carrier detection testing prior to pregnancy is more desirable than intra-pregnancy testing because it is technically easier, less expensive, and associated with less anxiety and less urgency. However, more than 80% of individuals referred for testing were pregnant women and/or their partners. The literature of the last several years has been silent on these and related issues. A questionnaire designed to determine the factors responsible for these circumstances was sent to 404 physicians (231 obstetrician/gynecologists and 173 internists and family physicians). Of the delivered questionnaires, 49.5% were completed and returned. The majority of obstetrician/gynecologists responding refer patients for Tay-Sachs carrier detection. Internists and family physicians do not, and their responses indicate a lack of pertinent knowledge. In addition, despite physician referral, patients delayed testing until pregnancy. While educational efforts have been targeted to obstetrician/gynecologists, expanded educational activities for internists, family physicians, and patients are required. |
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Authors:
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D A Shapiro; L R Shapiro |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: New York state journal of medicine Volume: 89 ISSN: 0028-7628 ISO Abbreviation: N Y State J Med Publication Date: 1989 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1989-08-09 Completed Date: 1989-08-09 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401064 Medline TA: N Y State J Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 317-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Education, Medical, Continuing Female Heterozygote Detection* Humans Male Patient Compliance Patient Education as Topic* Physicians, Family / education Pregnancy Referral and Consultation* Tay-Sachs Disease / diagnosis* |
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N Y State J Med. 1989 Oct;89(10):585
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