Are Australasian Genetic Counselors Interested in Private Practice at the Primary Care Level of Health Service

摘要: This study explored the perceived interest in development of private genetic counseling services collaboration with primary care physicians Australasian setting by online survey members Society Genetic Counselors. Four hypothetical practice models professional between counselors and or clinical geneticists were proposed to gauge enthusiasm ASGC for this type development. Perceived barriers facilitators also evaluated. 78 completed responses included analysis. The majority participants (84.6 %) showed a positive degree towards potential work practice. All yielded from participants. Model 4 (the only model geneticist rather than physician) was clearly preferred option (mean = 4.26/5), followed 2 (collaboration single practice) 4.09/5), 3 multiple clinics, multidisciplinary clinic specialty clinic) 3.77/5) finally, 1 3.61/5), which most independent When ranked options order preference, remained popular first preference (44.6 %), (21.6 (18.9 again least (10.8 %). There no significant statistical correlation demographic characteristics (age bracket, years experience, current level autonomy) participants’ models. Support genetics colleagues society highly rated as facilitator and, conversely, lack such support barrier.