Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Cohen, Stephanie A
• Bradbury, Angela
• Henderson, Vida
• Hoskins, Kent
• Bednar, Erica
• Arun, Banu K

Titel

Genetic Counseling and Testing in a Community Setting: Quality, Access, and Efficiency

Ist Teil von

• American Society of Clinical Oncology educational book, 2019-01, Vol.39 (39), p.e34-e44

Ort / Verlag

United States

Erscheinungsjahr

2019

Quelle

EZB Electronic Journals Library

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• There is an increasing need for genetic counseling and testing for individuals diagnosed with cancer, as treatment may be affected by the results. In addition, the identification of individuals before a diagnosis of cancer allows for optimal surveillance and early detection and prevention of cancer. With the recognition that as much as 10% of all cancers are hereditary, there is a growing need to improve access to genetic counseling and genetic testing, both before and at the time of diagnosis. This article focuses on models of identifying at-risk patients, including underserved communities; providing genetic counseling and testing in community practices; using telehealth; and collaborating with nongenetics health care providers and technological solutions to maximize efficiency and access.