Table 2. Status of the 12 respondents providing GC.
Variables | N of participants (%) |
---|---|
Service type* | |
Outpatient clinic | 10 (83.3) |
Consultation | 8 (66.7) |
Support online or by phone | 3 (25.0) |
Multidisciplinary team | 2 (16.7) |
N of GC (or support) cases per month | |
≤ 10 | 8 (66.7) |
11–50 | 2 (16.7) |
51–100 | 2 (16.7) |
N of GC sessions per week | |
Irregular | 4 (33.3) |
1 | 4 (33.3) |
2 | 1 (8.3) |
≥3 | 3 (25.0) |
Time spent on pre-visit activities | |
New patients | |
< 30 minutes | 2 (16.7) |
30–59 minutes | 5 (41.7) |
60–119 minutes | 4 (33.3) |
> 120 minutes | 1 (8.3) |
Follow-up patients | |
< 30 minutes | 5 (41.7) |
30–59 minutes | 5 (41.7) |
Not applicable | 2 (16.7) |
Time spent on in-person visits | |
New patients | |
< 15 minutes | 1 (8.3) |
15–30 minutes | 9 (75.0) |
31–60 minutes | 2 (16.7) |
Follow-up patients | |
< 15 minutes | 3 (25.0) |
15-30 minutes | 7 (58.3) |
Not applicable | 2 (16.7) |
*Multiple-choice questionnaires.
Abbreviation: GC, genetic counselling.