Due to the increasing likelihood that new genetic tests will be incorporated into primary care,
we investigated the preparedness of primary care physicians to offer such tests. As a follow …

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of the physician-patient relationship. Breaches of
confidentiality in the context of genetic testing are of particular concern for a number of …

we suggest physicians need look no further than the practice principles that guide more
routine clinical encounters. We examine the rationale behind 2 major clinical ethical …

Many questions remain concerning whether, when, and how physicians order genetic tests,
and what factors are involved in their decisions. We surveyed 220 internists from two …

... Despite the need for physicians to be knowledgeable about and open to advances in
genetic technology, little is known about the level of preparedness of primary care …

Increasing numbers of people are seeking genetic testing and uncovering information that
directly concerns their biological relatives as well as themselves. This familial quality of …

Purpose The aim of this study was to document the range and frequency of ethical dilemmas
associated with genetic testing encountered by genetic health professionals and to …

The purpose of this study was to explore the views of members of the general public
regarding ethical issues in adult predictive genetic testing. The literature pertaining to ethical …

Objectives: To explore parental attitudes and beliefs about genetic testing of children for
conditions that present throughout the life cycle. Methods: Twelve semi-structured focus …

Our objective was to explore the barriers and motivations to: 1) appropriate diffusion of
genetic services into primary care practice; and 2) primary care physicians'(PCPs) …