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Physicians' Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Point-of-Care Pharmacogenetic Testing: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Suhaib M MuflihOsama Y AlshogranSayer Al-AzzamGhaith Al-TaaniYousef Saleh Khader
Published in: Pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine (2021)
The majority of physicians stated that they were unaware of PGx testing. Physicians' perceived knowledge of POC-PGx testing, however, was higher than those who participated in other studies. Participants were optimistic about the future benefits of PGx testing in prescribing effective medications and reducing potential side effects, which were consistent with previous studies. Physicians' willingness to accept and implement POC-PGx testing was hampered by a lack of PGx expertise, as well as concerns about patient confidentiality, employability, and insurability. More training and genetic courses are needed, according to the majority of participants.
Keyphrases
  • primary care
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • gene expression
  • dna methylation
  • copy number