Use of Genetic Testing in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis by Neurologists
There have been a number of publications describing the important role of genetic counseling in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). While such attempts at guiding who should undergo genetic testing are welcome, they are put forth in a vacuum because there are no data on where ALS neurologists stand in terms of genetic testing and counseling for the disease, and in terms of what is considered to be familial and sporadic ALS.