title: Educational needs in genetic medicine: primary care perspectives.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study was performed to identify primary care physicians' (PCPs) attitudes toward genetic medicine and their perceived needs for education in this area.
  
  
  METHODS
  Semistructured telephone interviews with 24 PCPs in the northwestern United States.
  
  
  RESULTS
  PCPs are interested in learning more about who should receive genetic testing and what tests are available. Training in counseling and risk communication is desired, as are 'just-in-time' resources to guide clinical decisions.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  PCPs are eager to learn about genetic medicine; however, their priorities may differ in emphasis from those put forward by genetics experts. Future educational efforts would do well to build on PCPs' prior knowledge base, highlight the clinical relevance of genetic medicine to primary care practice, and emphasize 'red flags': cues to alert PCPs to a potential genetic contribution.
authors: Department of Medical History and Ethics, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash. 98195-7120, USA. sbtrini@u.washington.edu
authors: Susan B
authors: SB
authors: Trinidad
authors: Kelly
authors: K
authors: Fryer-Edwards
authors: Anthony
authors: A
authors: Crest
authors: Penny
authors: P
authors: Kyler
authors: Michele A
authors: MA
authors: Lloyd-Puryear
authors: Wylie
authors: W
authors: Burke
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education; D033142:Genetic Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D005826:Genetics, Medical / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000523:psychology*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States