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Too many referrals of low-risk women for BRCA1/2 genetic services by family physicians.

Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Nov 2008

White Della Brown, Bonham Vence L, Jenkins Jean, Stevens Nancy, McBride Colleen M

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The increasing availability and public awareness of BRCA1/2 genetic testing will increase women's self-referrals to genetic services. The objective of this study was to examine whether patient characteristics influence the referral decisions of family physicians when a patient requests BRCA1/2 genetic testing. Family physicians (n = 284) completed a Web-based survey in 2006 to assess their attitudes and practices...

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PMID: 18990739
DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-07-2879
PMCID: PMC2772063

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