Table 2.

Identified information and resource needs in personalized medicine

REQUIREMENTSIDENTIFIED NEEDS
InformationParticipating PCPs requested information on the following:

  • mutations and genetic causes of cancer

  • guidelines for screening and referral

  • referral process with genetics clinics

  • available genetic tests

  • preventive treatment

  • benefits of testing

ResourcesReliable, updated, non-biased information source
Point-of-care tools (eg, EMR algorithms and decision support tools)
Up-to-date Web-based resource (an app)
Education sessions by FPs with expertise
Patient handouts
Resource within the clinic (eg, a nurse, nurse practitioner, or FP with expertise in genetics)

  • EMR—electronic medical record, PCPs—primary care providers.