title: [Dissemination of genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis: impact of the physicians' knowledge].
abstract: This article presents a survey carried out among 2,549 doctors (general practitioners, pediatricians, obstetricians and gynecologists) practicing in two south of France "departements" (administrative subdivisions): Bouches-du-Rhône and Hautes-Alpes. The influence of socio-demographic and professional characteristics on knowledge of prenatal diagnosis indicators is studied here for each specialty. While knowledge among general practitioners is apparently a product of their formal education, among gynecologists and obstetricians the most important factor seems to be professional experience. In France, the GP is a central figure in referrals for genetic counselling and prenatal diagnosis, hence the importance of improving his training and possibilities of continuing education.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008511:Medicine; D010820:Physicians; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D013038:Specialization; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
vernacular_title: Diffusion du conseil génétique et du diagnostic prénatal: l'impact des connaissances des médecins.