What Will Twenty-First-Century Pediatric Psychologists Need to Know?
Objective To demonstrate the importance of genetic knowledge in coming decades and to outline necessary areas of genetic education. Method This article reviews research involving genetic testing of children for cancer syndromes, development disabilities, psychiatric problems, and other conditions. Results The developmental, clinical, research, and consultation skills of well-trained pediatric psychologists will make them valuable collaborators with genetics professionals. Pediatric psychologists study the genetic etiology of psychiatric conditions and outcomes of genetic testing for physical disease. Conclusions Pediatric psychologists will need training in the concepts and methods of the New Genetics. They should understand the implications of risk notification and genetic test disclosure and should be aware of related ethical concerns.
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