Study Shows Primary Care Physicians Don't Know Enough About Genetic Testing

Most primary care physicians (PCPs) receive some genetics education during medical school. But a survey of 488 PCPs in New York City found they considered the training inadequate to assist patients at high risk for genetic conditions. They also said they lacked the training to confidently interpret DNA test results. Researchers concluded this training deficit will become a growing problem now that DNA testing is more affordable.

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