Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer: successful systematic implementation of a group approach to genetic counselling

We report data for the Oct-2014–Aug-2015 period. 210 patients attended group counselling, up to eight simultaneously. We always fitted them within a 4-h time frame. Mean satisfaction score was 41/43. Kno wledge scores increased from 3.1/6 to 4.9/6 post-counselling (p value  <  2.2 × 10−16). Thanks to group counselling, we have withstood increases in referrals without compromising care. The “Angelina Jolie effect” and rapid developments in personalized medicine threaten to overwhelm cancer genetics clinics. In this context, our innovative approach should ensure that all patients have access to approved services.
Source: Familial Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research