title: An evaluation of pharmacists' expectations towards pharmacogenomics.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Given their expertise in pharmacotherapy, pharmacists are well positioned to play a leading role in the implementation of pharmacogenomics in clinical practice. However, little is known about the opinions of pharmacists towards pharmacogenomics or their willingness to integrate this new field in their practice.
  
  
  METHODS
  We conducted a survey of 284 pharmacists practicing in the province of Québec (Canada) to describe the opinions, expectations and concerns of pharmacists toward pharmacogenomics.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Pharmacists were very hopeful regarding the potential role of pharmacogenomics. Moreover, more than 95% of responders would be willing to recommend pharmacogenomic testing. Nevertheless, only 7.7% of pharmacists currently felt comfortable advising patients based on pharmacogenomic test results. Accordingly, the majority of responders (96.6%) indicated that they would like to undertake continuing education related to pharmacogenomics.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Pharmacists are extremely hopeful towards pharmacogenomic testing. Furthermore, a vast majority is willing to integrate these tests as part of their clinical practice. Proper education will be required if the integration of pharmacogenomics in patient care is to be optimal.
authors: Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada. simon.dedenus@icm-mhi.org
authors: Simon
authors: S
authors: de Denus
authors: Nathalie
authors: N
authors: Letarte
authors: Thierry
authors: T
authors: Hurlimann
authors: Jean-Philippe
authors: JP
authors: Lambert
authors: Annie
authors: A
authors: Lavoie
authors: Laura
authors: L
authors: Robb
authors: Nancy L
authors: NL
authors: Sheehan
authors: Jacques
authors: J
authors: Turgeon
authors: Barbara
authors: B
authors: Vadnais
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004512:Education, Pharmacy; D010595:Pharmacists / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D010597:Pharmacogenetics / Q000193:education; D024382:Professional Role / Q000523:psychology*; D011792:Quebec; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires