The Value of a Genetic Counselor: Improving Identification of Cancer Genetic Counseling Patients with Chart Review

摘要: Advances in genetics are changing cancer care and requiring institutions to maximize the unique skills of professionals. The identification genetic syndromes is vital for prevention management families with high risks. Despite this, risk individuals who qualify often not referred. Genetic counselors could review oncology charts improve identification. A assessment tool developed by NCI Community Cancer Centers Program was used perform self-assessment program. weekly report all new patients provided a counselor chart review. In 2010, 58 % eligible (n = 152) were offered evaluation. 2011 this improved 70 167), which statistically significant difference, X2(1) 5.13, p 0.02. By site, ovarian referrals also showed improvement, 6.36, 0.01. Breast colon but significant. Over 10 months, 129 identified through Three confirmed have mutation hereditary syndrome. An average week included 73 medical oncologists, 4 radiation pediatric oncologists generated 60–80 min work counselor. This program patient quality, allowed physicians become more aware opportunities counseling receive testing.