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Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Oncology
  • Medical Education

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  • Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) poses significant health risks.
  • Physician knowledge gaps in HBOC risk assessment can impact patient care.
  • Understanding factors influencing physician knowledge is crucial for improving screening and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the association between genetics education and referrals with physician knowledge of HBOC.
  • To identify specific training pathways that enhance understanding of HBOC risk.

Main Methods:

  • A 55-question survey was administered to 140 physicians.
  • The survey evaluated knowledge and practice patterns related to HBOC.
  • Statistical analysis, including odds ratios and confidence intervals, was used.

Main Results:

  • Residency genetics training increased recognition that most ovarian cancers are not hereditary (OR=3.16).
  • Continuing medical education (CME) in genetics improved identification of enhanced screening for hereditary mutations (OR=4.28).
  • Frequent genetics referrals by primary care physicians correlated with better understanding of risk assessment factors (ORs ranging from 2.51 to 4.91).

Conclusions:

  • Physician training in genetics, particularly during residency and through CME, is associated with improved HBOC knowledge.
  • The frequency of genetics referrals also correlates with a better grasp of HBOC risk assessment.
  • Educational interventions and referral practices may enhance physician competency in managing hereditary cancer syndromes.