title: Practice considerations in providing cancer risk assessment and genetic testing in women's health.
abstract: Providers of women's health services are often confronted with questions about cancer genetic testing. The provision of these services is complex. The process begins with accurate risk assessment and identification of individuals who might benefit from genetic testing services. There are practice, administrative, legal, and ethical considerations that should be considered when developing policies for the referral of at-risk individuals or before deciding to provide genetic services.
authors.affiliation: Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University, 3rd Floor West Pavilion, 3655 Vista, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. mahonsm@slu.edu
authors.forename: Suzanne M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Mahon
authors.forename: Mary E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Crecelius
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000379:methods; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D016387:Women's Health; D014932:Women's Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*