Table 5.

Important factors in pediatricians’ decisions to refer patients for a genetics consultation after a possible risk has been identified

	% Reporting very important
Complexity/severity of the disorder	71.5
Desire for recommendations on management of this condition	70.9
Providing information about recurrence risks/family planning	62.0
Parents’ desire for more information	61.7
Known treatments are available for this condition	58.6
Lack of familiarity/knowledge about the condition	53.2
Availability of insurance coverage for visit	20.9
Malpractice concerns	8.6