NIH is permitted
to revise the internet version of the survey as described in their
8/20 memo.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2002
08/31/2002
1,350
0
0
337
0
0
0
0
0
Baseline information about physicians'
use, knowledge of, and attitudes toward genetic testing for
inherited cancer susceptibility will be obtained. No current
national data are available; study data will be used to assess the
needs and effectiveness of cancer control efforts related to
genetic testing in the U.S. A nationally representative sample of
1,350 primary care and specialist physicians will be
surveyed.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.