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Genetic literacy among surgeons who manage patients with cancer: a national survey of knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and barriers.

Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie - 1 Jan 2025

Fei Linda Y N, Messiha Sandra, Mir Zuhaib M, Dinchong Rachelle, Rusnak Alison, Cofie Nicholas, Dalgarno Nancy, Cheifetz Rona E, Merchant Shaila J

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BACKGROUND: The rapid evolution of genetic testing and availability of information has necessitated increased surgeon participation in genetics-related tasks. We sought to characterize knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and barriers pertaining to genetic literacy among Canadian surgeons who manage patients with a hereditary predisposition to or confirmed cancer. METHODS: We distributed a Web-based survey to...

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PMID: 40935592
DOI: 10.1503/cjs.008424
PMCID: PMC12448762

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