Table 1 Themes and sub-themes captured in interviews and focus groups
From: Bridging the gap in genetics: a progressive model for primary to specialist care
Theme | Sub-Themes |
|---|---|
1. Roles and responsibilities of PCPs | Current demand exceeds supply of specialists; increased patient requests for education and testing |
2. Genetic education needs | General knowledge |
Referral issues | |
Managing patient care | |
3. Genetic education strategies to meet PCP needs | Medical education needs additional focus on clinical genetics |
Formal | |
Informal | |
4. General considerations | Time constraints |
Awareness of educational opportunities | |
Amount of knowledge necessary/appropriate for Primary Care Providers | |
Rural-specific concerns |