2019
DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.1181
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Optimizing efficiency and skill utilization: Analysis of genetic counselors' attitudes regarding delegation in a clinical setting

Abstract: This study assessed genetic counselors' (GCs) perceptions of delegation as a tool to increase workforce efficiency and help meet the current gap between the number of genetic service providers and the number of patients. GCs were recruited to participate via an online survey that assessed activities (categorized as typical genetic counseling, administrative, or professional development) performed by a clinical genetic counselor. Respondents indicated which activities represent their largest time consumers, the… Show more

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“…As such, the use of standard/templated letters for the most common scenarios could drastically reduce the workload of re‐contact letter writing. In addition, management of incoming genetic test results and processing mail letters are activities genetic counselors find time‐consuming and are willing to delegate to supportive staff (Read et al, 2020). While possibly not the most effective, mail letters may be the most efficient way to implement a standard procedure of re‐contact.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As such, the use of standard/templated letters for the most common scenarios could drastically reduce the workload of re‐contact letter writing. In addition, management of incoming genetic test results and processing mail letters are activities genetic counselors find time‐consuming and are willing to delegate to supportive staff (Read et al, 2020). While possibly not the most effective, mail letters may be the most efficient way to implement a standard procedure of re‐contact.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Within the inpatient care setting, this emotional burden has the potential to be even greater because many of the patients are seriously ill and the mortality rate can be higher. Burnout is an important component of practice to address as there is currently a shortage of GCs engaged in direct patient care (Attard et al, 2019;Cohen & Tucker, 2018;Hoskovec et al, 2018;McWalter et al, 2018;Read et al, 2020;Stoll et al, 2018). Many GCs have transitioned out of direct patient care, citing burnout, feeling undervalued, or seeking variable job responsibilities (Cohen et al 2017;Cohen & Tucker, 2018).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…At a time in which genetic testing is becoming more accessible, less expensive, and has demonstrated clinical utility, the appropriate use of genetics expertise is vital so that patients with genetic disease receive proper clinical care (Read et al, 2020). As the use of genetic testing technologies in the inpatient care setting expands, genetic counselors (GCs) have the ability to play a critical role.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…However, by utilizing standardized pre-test education that is appropriate for individuals with varying degrees of risk, and carefully curating a robust panel of genes with well-understood cancer risks and recommendations for clinical follow-up, more mutations would be detected, as seen in high-risk groups [70][71][72]. This would also allow GCs to operate at the top of their professional scope of practice by concentrating their expertise on counseling and results interpretation, especially for more complex cases [25,73]. As seen in the post-test survey, overall mean satisfaction with this model of education and testing was quite high, even among participants with VUSs (96.0/100).…”
Section: Education About Risk In the Communitymentioning
confidence: 99%