General practitioners' views on genomics, practice and education: A qualitative interview study.
Aust J Gen Pract
; 50(10): 747-752, 2021 10.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Genomics is moving rapidly into mainstream medicine through clinical genomic testing and consumer-initiated online DNA testing. The aim of this study was to identify Australian general practitioners' (GPs') views on genomics, impact on practice and educational needs to inform continuing education.METHOD:
Semi-structured interviews were conducted, with constant comparative inductive analysis and governance from a national taskforce.RESULTS:
Twenty-eight GPs (43% female) were interviewed; 71% worked in a metropolitan workplace. Most initially reported little experience with genetic/genomic tests but, when prompted, recognised encountering genomics, mainly non-invasive prenatal and single-gene tests. Many GPs referred patients for cancer screening to genetic services or specialists. GPs reported needing continuing education and resources, with preferences underpinned by relevance to practice.DISCUSSION:
GPs are integrating genomic testing into care, mainly through prenatal screening, and anticipate further impact. They want diverse and context-dependent education but are unaware of some available resources, such as The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' Genomics in general practice guideline.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Médicos Generales
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
País/Región como asunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Aust J Gen Pract
Año:
2021
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Article