The development and evaluation of a nationwide training program for oncology health professionals in the provision of genetic testing for ovarian cancer patients.

CONCLUSIONS: Oncology healthcare professionals have demonstrated a willingness to be involved in the provision of genetic testing in a mainstreaming model. If oncology services are to hold responsibility for coordinating genetic testing, their readiness will require understanding of barriers not addressed by training alone to inform future intervention design.
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Source: Gynecologic Oncology - May 21, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Gleeson M, Kentwell M, Meiser B, Do J, Nevin S, Taylor N, Barlow-Stewart K, Kirk J, James P, Scott CL, Williams R, Gamet K, Burke J, Murphy M, Antill YC, Pearn A, Pachter N, Ebzery C, Poplawski N, Friedlander M, Tucker KM, Australian Genetic Testing Mains Tags: Gynecol Oncol Source Type: research