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11074953

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
8
pubmed:dateCreated
2001-3-9
pubmed:abstractText
Our objective was to describe gynecologists' current practice patterns and opinions on genetic screening and their perceived importance of genetic screening within individual practices. A questionnaire survey was sent to 1248 American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) Fellows, of whom 564 (45%) responded. Results from the 428 respondents providing genetic screening for heritable diseases or disorders are reported. Forty-four percent of respondents believe advances in the treatment of genetic diseases are likely in the next 10 years. Currently, however, genetics in gynecological practice receives infrequent attention. Twenty-four percent of respondents do not routinely review family histories at gynecological visits, 39% rate genetic issues as last among priorities in the office, and only 14% obtain consent for the DNA tests that they initiate. Although 21.3% identified themselves as sole providers of genetic information and counseling to their patients, most (65.4%) note they are not confident of their knowledge of genetics, particularly concerning breast and ovarian cancer. For obstetrician-gynecologists to keep pace with the rapid changes in genetics, further education and assimilation of genetics into the routine office practice will need to occur. Not currently viewed as a priority among practitioners, issues of genetic knowledge, ethics, and test interpretation will soon need attention. National organizations, continuing medical education, and existing genetic centers will need to meet these recognized demands.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
1524-6094
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
9
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
873-9
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-11-19
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2000
pubmed:articleTitle
Obstetrician-gynecologists' opinions and attitudes on the role of genetics in women's health.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.