Table 1.

Recommended pretest/posttest model for patient education and disclosure of results

Prescan	Postscan
•Discuss clinical value and limitations of test •Assess patient motivation for test and ability to accept result • Discuss potential ethical and social issues ○ Implications for driving ○ Future employability ○ Future insurability (long-term care, life insurance)	•Disclose results in person with trusted other person present •Consider problem of automatic release of results (e.g., electronic medical records) •Provide advice for family or care partner support •Discuss prognosis and plan for continuing care •Develop treatment plan, incorporating community resources