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Evaluation Of Knowledge Regarding Diagnostic Strategies For Genetic Diseases In Select Residents, Samantha Penney
Evaluation Of Knowledge Regarding Diagnostic Strategies For Genetic Diseases In Select Residents, Samantha Penney
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Genetics education for physicians has been a popular publication topic in the United States and in Europe for over 20 years. Decreasing numbers of medical genetics professionals and an increasing volume of genetic information has created a dire need for increased genetics training in medical school and in clinical practice. This study aimed to assess how well pediatrics-focused primary care physicians apply their general genetics knowledge to clinical genetic testing using scenario-based questions. We chose to specifically focus on knowledge of the diagnostic applicability of Chromosomal Microarray (CMA) technology in pediatrics because of its recent recommendation by the International Standard …