Why are general physicians and surgeons not considered to be genetics professionals?

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The title of genetics professional implies that the individual has extensive education and often, special credentialing in some aspect of the broad genetics field. By these criteria, a person with an entry-level degree in a health-care profession, such as registered nurse, registered dietitian, physical therapist, pharmacist, or physician/surgeon, is not a genetics professional because genetics was not the focus of his or her professional education. Although knowledge of genetics laboratory techniques is helpful to genetics professionals, clinical geneticists are not expert technicians. Acute health problems often have a genetic input to the disorder, as does the patient's response to therapy.

Why Are General Physicians and Surgeons Not Considered to Be