作者: Catherine E. Klein , Lisa Mullineaux Mba , Msph Judy Mouchawar Md
DOI: 10.1080/08858190109528721
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摘要: Abstract Background. The objective of this study was to describe Colorado family physicians’ (FPs') knowledge hereditary breast cancer and related practice behaviors. Method. A survey mailed 400 practicing FPs randomly sampled from the board‐certified members Academy Family physicians. Results. Overall, inadequate. Less than half respondents knew that BRCA mutations account for 0‐10% all cancers; 38% lifetime risk non‐carriers, 17% responded a known carrier would have 50%. Just 45% BRCA1 mutation could pass father daughter. Similarly, only reported an increased ovarian carriers, male BRCA2 carriers. All taking history part their regular clinical practices. majority having referred no patient genetic coun...