Delivering genome sequencing in clinical practice: an interview study with healthcare professionals involved in the 100 000 Genomes Project.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Genome sequencing is poised to be incorporated into clinical care for diagnoses of rare diseases and some cancers in many parts of the world. Healthcare professionals are key stakeholders in the clinical delivery of genome sequencing-based services. Our aim was to explore views of healthcare professionals with experience of offering genome sequencing via the 100 000 Genomes Project.

Design

Interview study using thematic analysis.

Setting

Four National Health Service hospitals in London.

Participants

Twenty-three healthcare professionals (five genetic clinicians and eight non-genetic clinicians (all consultants), and 10 'consenters' from a range of backgrounds) involved in identifying or consenting patients for the 100 000 Genomes Project.

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SUBMITTER: Sanderson SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6858183 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature