Genetics in Primary Care Institute Webinar Series

This resource provides a repository of archived webinars covering topics such as family history, genetic testing and screening, genetic red flags, genetic counseling, test ordering, patient referral, coding, genetics resources, and epigenetics.

Type	Website
CME Available	No
Topic	Family History
Cost	Free
Note

Genomic Competencies

Experts from the disciplines listed below have tagged this resource as fulfulling genomic competencies.

Physician

Family History
- P-FH1G: Interprofessional Collaboration
  - 1G1: Make appropriate referrals for specialty evaluation based on results of family history
- P-FH1A: Patient Care
  - 1A1: Conduct patient interview to assemble family history
  - 1A2: Use standard pedigree symbols in assembling family history
- P-FH1H: Personal and Professional Development
  - 1H1: Identify sources of information on genetic disorders, such as OMIM (online Mendelian Inheritance in Man) and GeneReviews
  - 1H2: Maintain continuing medical education on matters of medical genetics
- P-FH1E: Professionalism
  - 1E2: Explain to patient relevant social and legal risks related to family history as well as relevant legal protections
Genomic Testing
- P-GT2D: Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  - 2D4: Address the needs of the patient as an individual as well as the needs of family members
- P-GT2G: Interprofessional Collaboration
  - 2G1: Initiate responsible referrals to specialists or other health professionals
  - 2G3: Maintain a dialog with the clinical laboratory to ensure that the appropriate test(s) are ordered and interpreted in the context of the patient’s clinical status
- P-GT2B: Knowledge for Practice
  - 2B3: Recognize that genomic tests require interpretation with respect to the patient’s clinical status (e.g., pathogenic, likely pathogenic, benign)
- P-GT2A: Patient Care
  - 2A4: Discuss risks of having genomic testing done: e.g., psychological implications for the individual as well as the family; the potential for discrimination; and the potential effect on insurance coverage.
  - 2A1: Discuss the indications for genomic testing – specifically the benefits, risks, and alternatives
  - 2A6: Order, interpret, and communicate the results of appropriate genomic tests, within the physician’s scope of practice
- P-GT2F: Systems-Based Practice
  - 2F2: Recognize the effects of the costs and coverage of genomic testing on utilization by patients
Patient Treatment Based on Genomic Results
- P-PM3A: Patient Care
  - 3A1: Identify medical conditions and drug responses that have a strong genetic component
- P-PM3H: Personal and Professional Development
  - 3H2: Be familiar with the available databases and resources relevant to genetic variation, including ongoing clinical trials involving patients with genetic disorders, pharmacogenomics, and patient-oriented Internet resources from reliable organizations