BACKGROUND: Genomic risk profiling involves the analysis of genetic variations linked through statistical associations to a range of disease states. There is considerable controversy as to how, and even whether, to incorporate these tests into routine medical care. OBJECTIVE: To assess physician attitudes and uptake of genomic risk profiling among an 'early adopter' practice group. DESIGN: We surveyed members of MDVIP, a national group of primary care physicians (PCPs), currently offering genomic risk profiling as part of their practice. POPULATION: All physicians in the MDVIP network (N=356) RESULTS: We obtained a 44% response rate. One third of respondents had ordered a test for themselves and 42% for a patient. The odds of having ordered personal testing were 10.51-fold higher for those who felt well-informed about genomic risk testing (p<0.0001). Of those who had not ordered a test for themselves, 60% expressed concerns for patients regarding discrimination by life and long-term/disability insurers, 61% about test cost, and 62% about clinical utility. The odds of ordering testing for their patients was 8.29-fold higher among respondents who had ordered testing for themselves (p<0.0001). Of those who had ordered testing for patients, concerns about insurance coverage (p=0.014) and uncertain clinical utility (p=0.034) were associated with a lower relative frequency of intention to order testing again in the future. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings demonstrate that respondent familiarity was a key predictor of physician ordering behavior and clinical utility was a primary concern for genomic risk profiling. Educational and interpretive support may enhance uptake of genomic risk profiling. © 2011 Society of General Internal Medicine.
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Haga, S. B., Carrig, M. M., O’Daniel, J. M., Orlando, L. A., Killeya-Jones, L. A., Ginsburg, G. S., & Cho, A. (2011, August). Genomic risk profiling: Attitudes and use in personal and clinical care of primary care physicians who offer risk profiling. Journal of General Internal Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-011-1651-7
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