PURPOSE: A survey of clinical geneticists was undertaken to learn more about current practice. METHODS: An attempt was made to survey all geneticists practicing in the United States to elicit information on a variety of issues. RESULTS: A total of 69% of geneticists responded. Most practice at a medical school, most receive a portion of their income from salary, and many receive personal financial support from research grants. CONCLUSION: The specialty of medical genetics is primarily housed in tertiary care settings. Although a substantial amount of time is required to see patients, reimbursement for these services does not cover the costs to maintain such practices.
PURPOSE: A survey of clinical geneticists was undertaken to learn more about current practice. METHODS: An attempt was made to survey all geneticists practicing in the United States to elicit information on a variety of issues. RESULTS: A total of 69% of geneticists responded. Most practice at a medical school, most receive a portion of their income from salary, and many receive personal financial support from research grants. CONCLUSION: The specialty of medical genetics is primarily housed in tertiary care settings. Although a substantial amount of time is required to see patients, reimbursement for these services does not cover the costs to maintain such practices.
Authors: Barbara A Bernhardt; Cynda H Rushton; Joseph Carrese; Reed E Pyeritz; Ken Kolodner; Gail Geller Journal: Genet Med Date: 2009-07 Impact factor: 8.822
Authors: Melissa K Frey; Mollie A Biewald; Michael J Worley; Jolyn S Taylor; Stephanie N Lin; Kevin Holcomb Journal: Curr Womens Health Rev Date: 2012-08