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Real world experience with cancer genetic counseling via telephone.
Familial cancer - 1 Dec 2010
Sutphen Rebecca, Davila Barbara, Shappell Heather, Holtje Tricia, Vadaparampil Susan, Friedman Sue, Toscano Michele, Armstrong Joanne
Abstract excerpt
One barrier to genetic testing is the lack of access to genetic counselors. We provided cancer genetic counseling via telephone, through a pilot project for employees of a national health insurer, Aetna, Inc. Knowledge transfer, behavioral intentions, and patient satisfaction were assessed by survey after genetic counseling. Aetna sent an individual email to its employees nationwide notifying them of the...
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