Fig. 1.

Knowledge of medical practitioners on genetic testing stratified by practice type (n = 45). Keys (statement: knowledge of medical practitioners towards genetic testing): (A) performing genetics should be associated with genetic testing; (B) genetic testing can be used to identify a patients susceptibility towards disease; (C) clinical use of predictive genetic testing is to improve the health status of the patient; (D) exposures to various factors can influence a patients risk of disease; (E) there aren’t many ethical guidelines in S.A. that govern the use of predictive genetic testing; (F) predictive genetic tests are valid and reliable as long as genetic characteristics are identified in the lab; (G) there are not many laws in place in SA which protects the patients personal genetic information; (H) I have had exposure to genetic testing as a student; (I) genetic counsellors are needed for patients to consult when they get genetic test results; (J) the use of genetic testing doesn’t take into account SLE implications; (K) predictive genetic testing can contribute positively towards health promotion which can assist in the launch of the NHI; (L) guidelines from DOH is needed for the use of predictive genetic testing; (M) predictive genetic tests increase prevention opportunities for chronic disorders