Critical components of genomic medicine practice for non-genetics healthcare professionals: Genetic counselors' perspectives and implications for medical education.
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DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.1689
Abstract: Genetic services are increasingly provided by non-genetics healthcare professionals (NGHPs) with minimal formal training in genetics/genomics. Research demonstrates gaps in knowledge and clinical practices in genetics/genomics among NGHPs, but there is a lack of consensus… read more here.
Keywords: critical components; genetic services; practice; medical education ... See more keywords
OB/GYN residents’ training, attitudes, and comfort level regarding genetics
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DOI: 10.1007/s10815-021-02310-1
Abstract: While the availability, utility, and complexity of genetic testing expands, limited information exists regarding obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) residents’ knowledge of genetics and confidence in providing genetic services. This study examined OB/GYN residents’ educational and clinical experiences… read more here.
Keywords: comfort level; gyn residents; genetic services; genetics ... See more keywords
Evaluating and improving the implementation of a community-based hereditary cancer screening program
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DOI: 10.1007/s12687-018-0357-5
Abstract: Healthcare disparities exist in the provision of cancer genetic services including genetic counseling and testing related to BRCA1/2 mutations. To address this in a community health setting a screening tool was created to identify high-risk… read more here.
Keywords: screening program; confidence; implementation; community ... See more keywords
Ethical, social, and cultural issues related to clinical genetic testing and counseling in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1038/s41436-018-0090-9
Abstract: PurposeWe performed a systematic review of the ethical, social, and cultural issues associated with delivery of genetic services in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).MethodsWe searched 11 databases for studies addressing ethical, social, and/or cultural issues… read more here.
Keywords: low middle; genetic services; systematic review; social cultural ... See more keywords
Genetic services for Hereditary Cancer: a systematic review of Patient Reported Outcomes studies
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DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz186.380
Abstract: Genetic services for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) have become part of clinical and public health practice. Nevertheless, the evaluation of such services, including genetic testing and counseling, is challenging as they rarely affect… read more here.
Keywords: reported outcomes; genetic services; services hereditary; cancer ... See more keywords
Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) points to consider: resuming genetic services in a pandemic—a summary
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DOI: 10.1136/jmedgenet-2020-107394
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the provision of genetic care in Canada. With the public health effort to flatten the curve, many clinics have moved to virtual care for select populations of patients while triaging… read more here.
Keywords: medical geneticists; genetic services; college medical; resuming genetic ... See more keywords
Primary Care Providers’ Use of Genetic Services in the Southeast United States: Barriers, Facilitators, and Strategies
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DOI: 10.1177/21501319221134752
Abstract: Introduction/Objectives: Collectively, genetic diseases are not that rare, and with increasing availability of genetics-informed healthcare management, primary care providers (PCPs) are more often asked to screen for or provide genetic services. Previous studies have identified… read more here.
Keywords: genetic services; care providers; pcps; primary care ... See more keywords