The Purposes of the Comprehensive Medical Genetics Evaluation of the Young Child With GDD or ID
| 1. Clarification of etiology |
| 2. Provision of prognosis or expected clinical course |
| 3. Discussion of genetic mechanism(s) and recurrence risks |
| 4. Refined treatment options |
| 5. Avoidance of unnecessary or redundant diagnostic tests |
| 6. Information regarding treatment, symptom management, or surveillance for known complications |
| 7. Provision of condition-specific family support |
| 8. Access to research treatment protocols |
| 9. Opportunity for comanagement of appropriate patients in the context of a medical home to ensure the best health, social, and health care services satisfaction outcomes for the child and family |
| 1. Clarification of etiology |
| 2. Provision of prognosis or expected clinical course |
| 3. Discussion of genetic mechanism(s) and recurrence risks |
| 4. Refined treatment options |
| 5. Avoidance of unnecessary or redundant diagnostic tests |
| 6. Information regarding treatment, symptom management, or surveillance for known complications |
| 7. Provision of condition-specific family support |
| 8. Access to research treatment protocols |
| 9. Opportunity for comanagement of appropriate patients in the context of a medical home to ensure the best health, social, and health care services satisfaction outcomes for the child and family |