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Published on: February 23, 2011

Genetic screening: A primer for primary care.

Anne Andermann¹, Ingeborg Blancquaert

¹Family Medicine Centre, St Mary's Hospital, McGill University, 3830 Lacombe Ave, Montreal, QC H3T 1M5. anne.andermann@mcgill.ca

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien

|April 16, 2010

Summary

Genetic screening offers prevention and early treatment for high-risk individuals. Primary care professionals guide patients in making informed decisions about genetic testing benefits and risks.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Genetics
Medical Ethics

Background:

Genetic screening programs are increasingly available to asymptomatic individuals.
These programs aim to identify high-risk individuals for preventative measures or reproductive options.

Purpose of the Study:

To equip primary care professionals with knowledge about genetic screening services.
To assist patients in making informed decisions regarding genetic screening participation, result interpretation, and appropriate interventions.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
Searches included PubMed, internet resources, and gray literature on genetic screening.

Main Results:

Genetic screening is a public health strategy for early detection and intervention in asymptomatic populations.

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The effectiveness and safety of screening depend on program design, including recruitment, education, test validity, and available interventions.

Concerns exist about market-driven expansion of screening before demonstrating effectiveness and feasibility.

Ethical considerations mandate that genetic screening should maximize benefits and minimize harms to individuals, families, and society.

Conclusions:

Primary care professionals are crucial in guiding patients through the evolving landscape of genetic screening.
Informing patients about the benefits and risks of genetic and genomic technologies empowers them to make better choices.