The practice of clinical genetics: a survey of practitioners.
OBJECTIVE
A survey of clinical geneticists was undertaken to learn more about current practice.


METHODS
An attempt was made to survey all geneticists practicing in the United States to elicit information on a variety of issues.


RESULTS
A total of 69% of geneticists responded. Most practice at a medical school, most receive a portion of their income from salary, and many receive personal financial support from research grants.


CONCLUSIONS
The specialty of medical genetics is primarily housed in tertiary care settings. Although a substantial amount of time is required to see patients, reimbursement for these services does not cover the costs to maintain such practices.
Pletcher
Beth A
BA
Department of Pediatrics, University of Medicine and Dentistry-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Jewett
Ethan A B
EA
Cull
William L
WL
Brotherton
Sarah E
SE
Hoyme
H Eugene
HE
Pan
Richard J D
RJ
Mulvey
Holly J
HJ
D003625:Data Collection; D003710:Demography; D004501:Education, Medical; D005260:Female; D005826:Genetics, Medical / Q000191:economics / Q000193:education / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D010372:Pediatrics; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014481:United States