Knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and barriers pertaining to genetic literacy among surgeons: a scoping review

CONCLUSION: Surgeons frequently engage in genetics-related tasks despite a lack of formal genetics training, and often report low knowledge, comfort, and confidence in providing such services. We have identified several barriers to genetic literacy that can be used to develop interventions to enhance genetic literacy among surgeons.PMID:38503461 | PMC:PMC10959449 | DOI:10.1503/cjs.001523

Source: Canadian Journal of Surgery - March 19, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Zuhaib M Mir Linda Y N Fei Sandra McKeown Rachelle Dinchong Nicholas Cofie Nancy Dalgarno Alison Rusnak Rona E Cheifetz Shaila J Merchant Source Type: research