ST1-3 Regional Teaching- Introduction to Genetics

Hosted by Dr Joanna Kennedy

09.30-10.30: –

• What is the Genomic medicine service? How does genomic testing help patients? How do I know when genomic testing is indicated? How do I explain genomics to patients?How do I consent patients/parents?How does genomic testing work?

10.30 – 11.00: Tea break

11.00-12.00:

• How do we manage patients with genomic conditions?
• Why is it important to think about the wider family?
• What resources are available to help me?

12.00-14.00: –

• Lunch
• Guided self-study exercises to utilise important new resources that will support your practice

14.00-15.00:

• Genetic counselling