Attitudes of genetic clinicians in Wales to the future development of cancer genetics services

Iredale, R., Elwyn, G., Edwards, Adrian G. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6228-4446 and Gray, J. 2007. Attitudes of genetic clinicians in Wales to the future development of cancer genetics services. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 13 (1) , pp. 86-89. 10.1111/j.1365-2753.2006.00657.x

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Abstract

RATIONALE: Cancer genetics is one of the fastest-growing areas of clinical genetics and it is imperative to identify how services should be organized and delivered in the future. METHODS: A qualitative study utilizing focus group methodology which explored the attitudes of clinicians working in the Medical Genetics Service for Wales to a number of possible models for future service delivery. RESULTS: There was no consensus for any particular model. Greater involvement of primary care practitioners is anticipated, but this requires investment in information, education and professional development initiatives. Self-referrals were not encouraged, though the promotion of genetic literacy amongst the general population was supported, particularly in conjunction with pharmacists. CONCLUSION: As demand for cancer genetics services continues to increase, some consensus about the future delivery of such services is necessary. Consultation with other stakeholder groups, especially primary care practitioners and patients, should also contribute to service planning.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Medicine
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell
ISSN:	1356-1294
Last Modified:	27 Oct 2022 09:02
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/64182

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