How to talk to your physician about PGx testing | Biron

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Pharmacogenetics (PGx): A Key Link in the Patient-Physician Relationship

Genetic testing offers an innovative way to understand your health and personalize your care. It is most meaningful when it's part of a shared approach with your healthcare professional.

At Biron, we believe that by making science more accessible, we help facilitate meaningful dialogue between patient and clinician; for care that is more precise and more human.

Why talk to your doctor about pharmacogenetic testing

Discussing genetic testing with your healthcare professional is a way to work together to better understand your health.

HCP icon to illustrate how PGx fosters strong patient-doctor collaboration and personalized care

HCP icon to illustrate how PGx fosters strong patient-doctor collaboration and personalized care

Stronger collaboration with you doctor

Open conversations about genetics build trust with your healthcare professional and empower you to take an active role in your healthcare decisions.

Target icon to illustrate the precision of PGx testing to tailor better medication choices, prevent trial-and-error cycle and lower side effects

Target icon to illustrate the precision of PGx testing to tailor better medication choices, prevent trial-and-error cycle and lower side effects

Less trial and error, more precision

Genetic testing can help prevent the trial-and-error cycle, particularly when choosing medications or managing side effects.

DNA strand in magnifying glass icon to illustrate that genetic testing in a relevant tool to support clinical pratice and personalized medicine

DNA strand in magnifying glass icon to illustrate that genetic testing in a relevant tool to support clinical pratice and personalized medicine

Science that supports clinical practice

Data from genetic tests complement your clinician's expertise, providing a scientific basis to support personalized medical care.

How to discuss the topic of genetic testing with your healthcare professional

We've developed a comprehensive guide for you and your healthcare professional.
Inside, you'll find:

A questionnaire to help you prepare
A section explaining PGx for physicians
An overview of the information contained in the report
Access to additional resources

Female doctor talking to a female patient about her new medication adjustment after performing a PGx test

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