Patients and providers also were surveyed regarding their experience with the new process. Patients overwhelming noted that they understood the information provided (98.8%), and that they were satisfied with the overall process (97.6%). All 15 providers said that they would continue to use the new process in their practice and most – 13 of 15 – said they found the process thorough and felt comfortable recommending genetic counseling without referral to a genetic counselor (2 were undecided).
“I think that this study really proves the concept that in a community-based practice, we can test our patients,” Dr. DeFrancesco said in an interview.
Myriad Genetics sponsored the study. Dr. DeFrancesco reported no financial conflicts of interest. His coauthors include employees of Myriad Genetics, some with ownership interests.
SOURCE: DeFrancesco, MS et al. ACOG 2018 3K.