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The educational needs and professional roles of Canadian physicians and nurses regarding genetic testing and adult onset hereditary disease.
Community genetics - 1 Jan 2005
Bottorff Joan L, Blaine Sean, Carroll June C, Esplen Mary Jane, Evans Jane, Nicolson Klimek Mary Lou, Meschino Wendy, Ritvo Paul
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the knowledge, professional involvement and confidence of Canadian nurses and physicians in providing genetic services for adult onset hereditary disease. METHODS: 1,425 physicians and 1,425 nurses received a mailed questionnaire with reminders. The response rates were 50% (n = 543) and 79% (n = 975), respectively. RESULTS: Forty-eight percent of physicians and 31% of nurses lacked...
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