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Cancer genetics evaluation: barriers to and improvements for referral.

Genetic testing - 1 Mar 2008

Brandt Rachael, Ali Zonera, Sabel Allison, McHugh Terri, Gilman Paul

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Despite the availability of cancer susceptibility testing, little information exists regarding physicians' selection and referral of eligible patients. This study provides insight into whom, why, and when physicians refer for cancer genetics evaluation, as well as their comfort level within this role. Eighty-two physicians (51 primary care, 15 gynecology, 11 surgery and 5 oncology) completed a survey (response...

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PMID: 18373400
DOI: 10.1089/gte.2007.0036

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