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Motivating factors for physician ordering of factor V Leiden genetic tests.
Archives of internal medicine - 12 Jan 2009
Hindorff Lucia A, Burke Wylie, Laberge Anne-Marie, Rice Kenneth M, Lumley Thomas, Leppig Kathleen, Rosendaal Frits R, Larson Eric B, Psaty Bruce M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The factor V Leiden (FVL) genetic test is used by many physicians despite its uncertain clinical utility. METHODS: We investigate whether self-reported motivations and behaviors concerning FVL genetic testing differ between 2 groups of primary care physicians defined by frequency of previous FVL test use. In January 2007, 112 physicians (60 frequent and 52 infrequent FVL test users) at Group Health, a...
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