Comparison of activities and attitudes of general practitioners concerning genetic counseling over a 10-year time-span

Patient Education and Counseling
Marieke J H BaarsLeo P Ten Kate

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate whether the activities and attitudes of general practitioners (GPs) concerning genetic counseling have changed between 1989 and 1999. In 1989 a random sample of 124 GPs in The Netherlands was selected. Of these GPs, 98 were contacted again in 1999 and 71 completed the questionnaire. The study showed an increase in the percentage of GPs who provided genetic counseling when a risk factor for having a child with a congenital disorder was present and known. In both 1989 and 1999, the GPs seldom used a recommended combination of oral and written information, and only data that was available in the databases on the risk indicator 'use of medication' increased over the years. GPs are still supporters of a directive method of counseling, and seem to believe that the main goal of genetic counseling is to prevent hereditary and congenital disorders. Although, between 1989 and 1999 more GPs provided genetic counseling when a risk indicator was present and known or referred to a clinical geneticist, only limited improvement was found in the activities of GPs to attempt to collect these data.

Citations

May 26, 2005·Genetics in Medicine : Official Journal of the American College of Medical Genetics·Kirsty ChallenUNKNOWN GenEd Research Group
Nov 23, 2005·Genetics in Medicine : Official Journal of the American College of Medical Genetics·Marieke J H BaarsLeo P Ten Kate
Sep 28, 2006·Community Genetics·Rodney HarrisHilary Harris
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Jul 21, 2005·Prenatal Diagnosis·Sylvia MetcalfeAnna Flouris
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