Professional responsibilities regarding the provision, publication, and dissemination of patient phenotypes in the context of clinical genetic and genomic testing: points to consider-a statement of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)

Genet Med. 2018 Feb;20(2):169-171. doi: 10.1038/gim.2017.242. Epub 2018 Jan 11.

Abstract

Disclaimer: This Points to Consider document is designed as an educational resource to provide best practices for medical genetic clinicians, laboratories, and journals regarding the provision, publication, and dissemination of patient phenotypes in the context of genomic testing, clinical genetic practice, and research. While the goal of the document is the improvement of patient care, the considerations and practices described should not be considered inclusive of all proper considerations and practices or exclusive of others that are reasonably directed to obtaining the same goal. In determining the value of any practice, clinicians, laboratories, and journals should apply their own professional standards and judgment to the specific circumstances presented.The content of this article is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the authors' affiliated institutions.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Genetic Testing / methods
  • Genetic Testing / standards*
  • Genetics, Medical / methods
  • Genetics, Medical / standards*
  • Genomics / methods
  • Genomics / standards*
  • Humans
  • Information Dissemination*
  • Professional Role*
  • Publications / standards*