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Knowledge and attitudes of gynecologists regarding genetic counseling for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
- Source :
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Patient Education & Counseling . Feb2003, Vol. 49 Issue 2, p183. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- In a survey we investigated whether gynecologists are sufficiently knowledgeable to perform genetic counseling. It provides information for the development and evaluation of a counseling manual for professionals in primary health care. The members of the sample, consisting of 529 gynecologists in northern Germany, were mailed a questionnaire concerning their knowledge of and attitudes towards genetic counseling and testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC). The response rate was 32.5% (<F>n=172</F>). The majority of the respondents (82%) have received requests from patients for genetic testing. Most would offer basic genetic counseling to their patients, 66% feel knowledgeable enough to do so. Physicians set high value on communicating clinical management options, but also consider psychosocial aspects to be important. The results suggest that HBOC genetics play a noticeable role in the practice of gynecology in Germany. There is consensus about the need for further educational training to deal with cancer genetics in physicians’ daily practice. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *GENETIC counseling
*GYNECOLOGISTS
*PHYSICIANS' attitudes
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07383991
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Patient Education & Counseling
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9010621
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/S0738-3991(02)00117-9