Publications by authors named "Emmeline Chang"
Research suggests variants of uncertain significance (VUSs) present a variety of challenges for genetic counselors (GCs), nongenetics clinicians, and patients. Multigene cancer panels reveal more VUSs than single gene testing as a result of the increase in the number of genes being tested. This study surveyed 87 clinical cancer GCs involved with direct patient care and 19 laboratory GCs who provide guidance to clinicians regarding genetic test results about their attitudes on various options for the reporting of VUSs by laboratories for broad multigene cancer panels.
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- The American Society of Breast Surgeons recommends that all women with breast cancer undergo genetic testing, but the adoption of this practice has not been thoroughly documented.
- A study involving 138 newly diagnosed breast cancer patients showed a high acceptance rate for genetic counseling and testing, with 95% of those who received counseling proceeding with the test.
- Results indicated that 12% of patients tested positive for genetic mutations, highlighting the importance of timely genetic information for assessing risks and planning treatments.
Background: Many researchers have expressed concerns about ethical tensions in occupational therapy practice; yet little research has considered this topic from the perspective of students.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the nature of ethical tensions witnessed or experienced by occupational therapy students during practice education. METHOD.