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Pharmacogenetics testing (DPYD and UGT1A1) for fluoropyrimidine and irinotecan in routine clinical care: Perspectives of medical oncologists and oncology pharmacists.

Sarah GlewisSenthil LingaratnamMei KrishnasamyJennifer H MartinJeanne TieMarliese AlexanderMichael Michael
Published in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2023)
PGx testing is not routinely practised despite robust evidence for its impact on clinical decision making in curative and palliative settings. Research data, education and implementation studies may overcome clinicians' hesitancy to follow guidelines, especially for curative intent treatments, and may overcome other identified barriers to routine clinical implementation.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • palliative care
  • quality improvement
  • clinical practice
  • primary care
  • advanced cancer
  • rectal cancer
  • big data
  • electronic health record
  • prognostic factors
  • artificial intelligence