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- Title
Attitudes of genetic clinicians in Wales to the future development of cancer genetics services.
- Authors
Iredale, Rachel; Elwyn, Glyn; Edwards, Adrian; Gray, Jonathon
- Abstract
Rationale Cancer genetics is one of the fastest-growing areas of clinical genetics and it is imperative to identify how services should be organized and delivered in the future. Methods A qualitative study utilizing focus group methodology which explored the attitudes of clinicians working in the Medical Genetics Service for Wales to a number of possible models for future service delivery. Results There was no consensus for any particular model. Greater involvement of primary care practitioners is anticipated, but this requires investment in information, education and professional development initiatives. Self-referrals were not encouraged, though the promotion of genetic literacy amongst the general population was supported, particularly in conjunction with pharmacists. Conclusion As demand for cancer genetics services continues to increase, some consensus about the future delivery of such services is necessary. Consultation with other stakeholder groups, especially primary care practitioners and patients, should also contribute to service planning.
- Subjects
CANCER genetics; GENETIC disorders; MEDICAL genetics; MEDICAL care; PRIMARY care; PHARMACOGENOMICS; MEDICAL sciences
- Publication
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 2007, Vol 13, Issue 1, p86
- ISSN
1356-1294
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1365-2753.2006.00657.x