Patient Knowledge and Attitudes towards Genetic Testing in Parkinson's Disease Subjects with Deep Brain Stimulation.
Avram FraintBichun OuyangLeonard Verhagen MetmanCarolyn JonesDeborah A HallKaren MarderGian D PalPublished in: Parkinson's disease (2019)
These results reveal that there is a major knowledge gap regarding genetic testing in PD and the implications of testing results on treatment, work, insurance, and privacy. Also, subjects would mainly seek genetic testing to participate in clinical trials, with spouses and children being the key stakeholders in decision-making.