Initial experience from a renal genetics clinic demonstrates a distinct role in patient management.

Christie P ThomasMargaret E FreeseAgnes OundaJennifer G JettonMyrl HolidaLama NoureddineRichard J Smith

Published in: Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics (2020)

An RGC that includes genetic counseling enhances care of renal patients by improving diagnosis, directing management, affording presymptomatic family focused genetic counseling, and assisting patients and LKDs to make informed decisions.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
healthcare
prognostic factors
primary care
gene expression
palliative care
patient reported outcomes
quality improvement
copy number
patient reported
hiv testing