Obstetrician and gynecologists' population-based screening practices.
Obstetrician and gynecologists' population-based screening practices.
- 2016
BACKGROUND: The ability to obtain genetic information can now be accomplished in far greater detail, and more quickly than in the past. It is important to understand obstetrician-gynecologists' (ob-gyns) screening practices as these changes occur. CONCLUSION: Ob-gyns have a large role in providing patients new genetic screening technologies. This role requires a significant knowledge base, some of which can be obtained by online modules; however, our study suggests online education is underutilized as a means for CME on genetic screening among ob-gyns. METHODS: Cross-sectional survey was performed by mailing paper surveys to Fellows of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a subset of Fellows who belong to the Collaborative Ambulatory Research Network (CARN). RESULTS: Response rates were 57% for the CARN network. Almost all responders (92%) offer population-based genetic screening in the prenatal period and almost all (93%) conduct counseling prior to the provision of genetic testing. Almost all (92%) counsel patients when the result is positive, with 46% being the primary counselor and 55% calling the patient themselves. When results are negative, 73% counsel with 58% indicating they are the primary counselor and 17% call patients themselves. A total of 72% have received continuing medical education (CME) on genetics within 5 years, with 79% receiving CME at conferences and 21% receiving CME online.
English
1476-4954
*Genetic Counseling/sn [Statistics & Numerical Data]
*Genetic Testing/sn [Statistics & Numerical Data]
*Mass Screening/sn [Statistics & Numerical Data]
*Obstetrics/sn [Statistics & Numerical Data]
Cross-Sectional Studies
Education, Medical, Continuing
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Journal Article
BACKGROUND: The ability to obtain genetic information can now be accomplished in far greater detail, and more quickly than in the past. It is important to understand obstetrician-gynecologists' (ob-gyns) screening practices as these changes occur. CONCLUSION: Ob-gyns have a large role in providing patients new genetic screening technologies. This role requires a significant knowledge base, some of which can be obtained by online modules; however, our study suggests online education is underutilized as a means for CME on genetic screening among ob-gyns. METHODS: Cross-sectional survey was performed by mailing paper surveys to Fellows of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a subset of Fellows who belong to the Collaborative Ambulatory Research Network (CARN). RESULTS: Response rates were 57% for the CARN network. Almost all responders (92%) offer population-based genetic screening in the prenatal period and almost all (93%) conduct counseling prior to the provision of genetic testing. Almost all (92%) counsel patients when the result is positive, with 46% being the primary counselor and 55% calling the patient themselves. When results are negative, 73% counsel with 58% indicating they are the primary counselor and 17% call patients themselves. A total of 72% have received continuing medical education (CME) on genetics within 5 years, with 79% receiving CME at conferences and 21% receiving CME online.
English
1476-4954
*Genetic Counseling/sn [Statistics & Numerical Data]
*Genetic Testing/sn [Statistics & Numerical Data]
*Mass Screening/sn [Statistics & Numerical Data]
*Obstetrics/sn [Statistics & Numerical Data]
Cross-Sectional Studies
Education, Medical, Continuing
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Journal Article