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Primary Care Providers’ Comfort With Utilization Of Genetics In Practice, Taylor Mackenzie Kupneski Apr 2021

Primary Care Providers’ Comfort With Utilization Of Genetics In Practice, Taylor Mackenzie Kupneski

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Primary care providers (PCPs) are often the first opportunity for individuals at risk for a genetic condition to be identified and they must care for patients with known genetic conditions. However, PCPs lag behind other providers in incorporating genetics into their practice. This study aimed to understand which genetics related concepts/topics PCPs (1) find relevant to practice, (2) are currently comfortable utilizing in practice, and (3) desire further education on. A mixed methods survey was sent to internists, family medicine providers, OBGYNs, pediatricians and geriatrics providers in South Carolina via email to assess this information. This included physicians, nurse practitioners, …