Search Results - "Bernhardt, B A"

Physicians' perspectives on the uncertainties and implications of chromosomal microarray testing of children and families by Reiff, M, Ross, K, Mulchandani, S, Propert, KJ, Pyeritz, RE, Spinner, NB, Bernhardt, BA

“…Chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) has improved the diagnostic rate of genomic disorders in pediatric populations, but can produce uncertain and unexpected…”
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Genetics professionals' experiences with grief and loss: implications for support and training by Geller, G, Rushton, CH, Francomano, C, Kolodner, K, Bernhardt, BA

“…Geller G, Rushton CH, Francomano C, Kolodner K, Bernhardt BA. Genetics professionals' experiences with grief and loss: implications for support and training…”
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Attitudes antecedent to transition to self-management of a chronic genetic disorder by Giarelli, E, Bernhardt, BA, Pyeritz, RE

“…Marfan syndrome (MFS) is the exemplar of chronic genetic disorders that require multiorgan system management by health care providers (HCPs) and lifelong…”
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The general public's understanding and perception of direct-to-consumer genetic test results by Leighton, J W, Valverde, K, Bernhardt, B A

“…Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing allows consumers to discover their risk for common complex disorders. The extent to which consumers understand typical…”
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Motivations and perceptions of early adopters of personalized genomics: perspectives from research participants by Gollust, S E, Gordon, E S, Zayac, C, Griffin, G, Christman, M F, Pyeritz, R E, Wawak, L, Bernhardt, B A

“…To predict the potential public health impact of personal genomics, empirical research on public perceptions of these services is needed. In this study, 'early…”
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Expert Knowledge Influences Decision-Making for Couples Receiving Positive Prenatal Chromosomal Microarray Testing Results by Rubel, M. A., Werner-Lin, A., Barg, F. K., Bernhardt, B. A.

“…To assess how participants receiving abnormal prenatal genetic testing results seek information and understand the implications of results, 27 US female…”
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What Would You Do? Specialists’ Perspectives on Cancer Genetic Testing, Prophylactic Surgery, and Insurance Discrimination by MATLOFF, E. T, SHAPPELL, H, BRIERLEY, K, BERNHARDT, B. A, MCKINNON, W, PESHKIN, B. N

“…To examine what cancer genetics specialists predict they would do personally if they were at 50% risk of carrying a mutation that predisposes to hereditary…”
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Decision-making about breast cancer susceptibility testing: how similar are the attitudes of physicians, nurse practitioners, and at-risk women? by Geller, G, Bernhardt, B A, Doksum, T, Helzlsouer, K J, Wilcox, P, Holtzman, N A

“…To determine what consumers and providers would want to discuss about breast cancer susceptibility testing (BCST) and their preferred role in testing…”
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Empirical evidence that genetic counseling is directive: where do we go from here? by Bernhardt, B A

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Offering cystic fibrosis carrier screening to an HMO population: factors associated with utilization by Tambor, E S, Bernhardt, B A, Chase, G A, Faden, R R, Geller, G, Hofman, K J, Holtzman, N A

“…We offered cystic fibrosis (CF) carrier testing to reproductive-age enrollees in an HMO, in order to determine factors associated with test utilization in a…”
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Dural ectasia is a common feature of the Marfan syndrome by PYERITZ, R. E, FISHMAN, E. K, BERNHARDT, B. A, SIEGELMAN, S. S

“…Widening of the lumbosacral spinal canal was found in 63% of 57 patients with the Marfan syndrome and in none of 57 age- and sex-matched non-Marfan control…”
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Prenatal Genetic Testing: Content of Discussions Between Obstetric Providers and Pregnant Women by Bernhardt, Barbara A, Geller, Gail, Doksum, Teresa, Larson, Susan M, Roter, Debra, Holtzman, Neil A

“…Objective: To document the content and accuracy of discussions about prenatal genetic testing between obstetric providers and pregnant women. Methods: The…”
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Involving consumers in the development of an educational program for cystic fibrosis carrier screening by MYERS, M. F, BERNHARDT, B. A, TAMBOR, E. S, HOLTZMAN, N. A

“…Input from consumers of health care was sought in developing an educational program to be provided to individuals who are considering carrier testing for…”
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"Decoding" Informed Consent: Insights from Women regarding Breast Cancer Susceptibility Testing by Geller, Gail, Strauss, Misha, Bernhardt, Barbara A., Holtzman, Neil A.

“…Cancer susceptibility testing is likely to become routine in medical practice, despite many limitations and unanswered questions. These uncertainties greatly…”
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Informed consent for enrolling minors in genetic susceptibility research: a qualitative study of at-risk children’s and parents’ views about children’s role in decision-making by Geller, Gail, Tambor, Ellen S, Bernhardt, Barbara A, Fraser, Gertrude, Wissow, Lawrence S

“…To better understand the process by which families at increased risk of disease would decide in order to enroll their children in genetic susceptibility…”
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The economics of clinical genetics services. III: Cognitive genetics services are not self-supporting by BERNHARDT, B. A, PYERITZ, R. E

“…We investigated the amount of time required to provide, and the charges and reimbursement for, cognitive genetics services in four clinical settings. In a…”
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A survey of state Medicaid policies for coverage of abortion and prenatal diagnostic procedures by Weiner, J, Bernhardt, B A

“…In the summer of 1988, we surveyed all states to evaluate access to Medicaid funding for abortion after the diagnosis of an anomalous fetus. All state Medicaid…”
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The organization and delivery of clinical genetics services by Bernhardt, B A, Pyeritz, R E

“…Advances in genetics, including mapping the human genome, improved therapy for genetic disorders, recognition of the role of genetic factors in common diseases…”
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The economics of clinical genetics services. II: A time analysis of a medical genetics clinic by BERNHARDT, B. A, WEINER, J, FOSTER, E. C, TUMPSON, J. E, PYERITZ, R. E

“…In a time-and-reimbursement analysis of our clinical genetics service, we documented (1) the time spent by professionals and staff in serving families before,…”
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Participation in Breast Cancer Susceptibility Testing Protocols: Influence of Recruitment Source, Altruism, and Family Involvement on Women’s Decisions by Geller, G, Doksum, T, Bernhardt, B A, Metz, S A

“…Objectives. We offered education, counseling, and family-based BRCA1 / 2 testing to women at increased risk of breast cancer and assessed ( a ) their reasons…”
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