Communicating pharmacogenetic research results to breastfeeding mothers taking codeine: A pilot study of perceptions and benefits

P. Madadi, Y. Joly, D. Avard, D. C. Chitayat, M. A. Smith, C. J.D. Ross, B. C. Carleton, M. R. Hayden, G. Koren

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Abstract

Sixty-two codeine-prescribed breastfeeding mothers from a pharmacogenetic study were interviewed regarding the communication of individual CYP2D6 genotype results and overall research findings. All participants wanted to receive the results of their individual genetic tests; however, individuals placed different values on the usefulness of this information toward future medical decisions. Receiving one's pharmacogenetic test results was not associated with a negative psychosocial impact. Thirty-three percent of the participants wished to withhold these results from their physicians. Participants' expectations seem to dictate the extent of transparency of pharmacogenetic research results.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)792-795
Number of pages4
JournalClinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Volume88
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2010
Externally publishedYes

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