Psychiatric Genetics: A Survey of Psychiatrists' Knowledge, Opinions, and Practice Patterns

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OBJECTIVE: Knowledge about the genetic basis of psychiatric illness is growing rapidly, and psychiatrists may be called upon to incorporate this information into clinical practice. The goal of this study was to assess psychiatrists' familiarity with and attitudes toward genetic information. METHOD: We surveyed 844 participants, the majority of whom were psychiatrists, attending a continuing medical education...

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