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Primary care physician referral practices regarding BRCA1/2 genetic counseling in a major health system.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Sept 2022
Linfield Debra T, Rothberg Michael B, Pfoh Elizabeth R, Noss Ryan, Cassard Lydia, Powers Joseph C, Lipold Laura, Martinez Kathryn A
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PURPOSE: The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends primary care physicians refer patients at high risk for BRCA1/2 mutations to genetic testing when appropriate. The objective of our study was to describe referrals for BRCA1/2 testing in a large integrated health system and to assess factors associated with referral. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study includes female patients between 18...
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