Are providers prepared for genomic medicine: interpretation of Direct-to-Consumer genetic testing (DTC-GT) results and genetic self-efficacy by medical professionals

Are providers prepared for genomic medicine: interpretation of Direct-to-Consumer genetic testing (DTC-GT) results and genetic self-efficacy by medical professionals

Abstract Background Precision medicine is set to deliver a rich new data set of genomic information. However, the number of certified specialists in the United States is small, with only 4244 genetic counselors and 1302 clinical geneticists. We conducted a national survey of 264 medical professional...

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Main Authors: Scott P. McGrath, Nephi Walton, Marc S. Williams, Katherine K. Kim, Kiran Bastola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Precision medicine
Commercial genetics
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing
Primary care
Genetic counseling
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-4679-8

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