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Outpatient genetic risk assessment in women with breast cancer: one center's experience.
Clinical journal of oncology nursing - 1 Feb 2005
Washburn Nancy J, Sommer Valerie K, Spencer Sarah E, Simmons Sandra K, Adkins Barbara W, Rogers Mary R, Gerken Patty L, Bromley Christina M
Abstract excerpt
A chart audit at one cancer center, of 193 women with breast cancer, was completed to assess whether a complete family history that may indicate genetic predisposition was obtained and if that information led a provider to suggest risk reduction strategies. A risk management tool, which included a pedigree template, was used. Of the 193 charts reviewed, 88.6% had family history information recorded; 41.5%...
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