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Wesley G Patterson1, Leta M Tribble, Casey S Hopkins
1At Greenwood (S.C.) Genetic Center, Wesley G. Patterson is a PA in genetics and Leta M. Tribble is director of the Division of Education. At Clemson (S.C.) University's School of Nursing, Casey S. Hopkins is an assistant professor and Tracy K. Fasolino and Linda D. Ward are associate professors. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Objective:
This study surveyed practicing physician associates/assistants (PAs) about their genetics-genomics knowledge, attitudes, and application in practice.
Methods:
A 25-question electronic survey was emailed to each constituent organization of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) with a description of the study and a request to forward to their members. Additionally, a posting was displayed in the bulletin board section of the online AAPA Huddle.
Results:
Of the 420 PAs who completed the survey, few are knowledgeable (25%) about or confident (13%) in applying a genomic approach to patient care, although most (61%) think genetics-genomics is important to delivering high-quality care. Remarkably, 97% of PAs surveyed are interested in genetics-genomics continuing medical education.
Conclusions:
PAs lack knowledge and confidence in integrating genetics-genomics into patient care; however, they have a positive attitude toward genetics-genomics and want to improve their knowledge and confidence through education.
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