Clinical delivery of pharmacogenetic testing services: A proposed partnership between genetic counselors and pharmacists

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Abstract

One of the basic questions in the early uses of pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing revolves around the clinical delivery of testing. Because multiple health professionals may play a role in the delivery of PGx testing, various clinical delivery models have begun to be studied. We propose that a partnership between genetic counselors and pharmacists can assist clinicians in the delivery of comprehensive PGx services. Based on their expert knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, pharmacists can facilitate the appropriate application of PGx test results to adjust medication use as warranted and act as a liaison to the healthcare team recommending changes in medication based on test results and patient input. Genetic counselors are well-trained in genetics as well as risk communication and counseling methodology, but have limited knowledge of pharmaceuticals. The complementary knowledge and skill set supports the partnership between genetic counselors and pharmacists to provide effective PGx testing services. © 2013 Future Medicine Ltd.

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Mills, R., & Haga, S. B. (2013, June). Clinical delivery of pharmacogenetic testing services: A proposed partnership between genetic counselors and pharmacists. Pharmacogenomics. https://doi.org/10.2217/pgs.13.76

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