Barriers to physicians ordering genetic tests for personalised medicine | % Of respondents who cited barrier as a ‘main barrier’ |
Lack of clinical guidelines | 60 |
Limited provider knowledge, awareness | 57 |
Lack of evidence-based clinical information | 53 |
Cost of tests is prohibitive | 48 |
Lack of time, resources to educate patients | 37 |
Results take too long for a treatment decision | 33 |
Too much paperwork/bureaucracy | 31 |
Lack of insurance coverage | 28 |
Insufficient regulatory framework | 27 |
Patient anxiety regarding test results | 24 |
Lack of reimbursement | 19 |
Approval process takes too long | 14 |
Test results will not affect treatment | 13 |