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Barriers to and Motivations for Referral to Cancer Genetics Clinics

Prochniak, Carolyn F.

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2010, MS, University of Cincinnati, Allied Health Sciences : Genetic Counseling.
Although it is well known that under-referral of colon cancer patients to cancer genetics clinics has been a chronic problem, no study has yet to examine why physicians may be ordering testing independently over referring to cancer genetics clinics. The current study explored variables which may impact a physician’s preference to order testing independently or refer to genetics services. A self-designed online questionnaire was distributed to the membership of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons. Motivators to refer to cancer genetics clinics rather than order testing in their own office included fear of genetic discrimination issues and the belief that patients benefit from genetic counseling about the risks, benefits and consequences of testing. These results suggest that in order to increase referrals, genetic counselors need to embrace a marketing strategy that delineates the unique psychosocial benefits patients receive from participating in genetic counseling.
Lisa Martin, PhD (Committee Chair)
Sara Knapke, MS (Committee Member)
Erin Miller, MS, CGC (Committee Member)
30 p.

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  • Prochniak, C. F. (2010). Barriers to and Motivations for Referral to Cancer Genetics Clinics [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1276976540

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Prochniak, Carolyn. Barriers to and Motivations for Referral to Cancer Genetics Clinics. 2010. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1276976540.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Prochniak, Carolyn. "Barriers to and Motivations for Referral to Cancer Genetics Clinics." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1276976540

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)