Table 6.

Barriers to pediatricians’ genetic testing/evaluation

	% Reporting moderate/significant barrier
Lack of training and/or practice guidelines on genetic interpretation	60.2
Lack of guidelines for care management decisions once risks are identified	57.4
Lack of training in identifying genetic risks and choosing appropriate genetic tests	53.1
Inadequate time during a typical office visit to interpret genetic tests	48.9
Inadequate insurance reimbursement for genetic tests	31.0
Limited access to genetic counselors for patients’ consultation	27.4
Limited access to geneticists for referrals for testing and/or consultation	25.8
Lack of patient interest in referral for genetic evaluations	18.9
Language and/or cultural differences between patients and pediatricians	14.6