Healthcare providers (HCPs) will increasingly use knowledge about genomics to meet the needs of their patients. This page provides resources targeted to HCPs and their educators.
Last updated: December 23, 2024
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Healthcare providers (HCPs) will increasingly use knowledge about genomics to meet the needs of their patients. This page provides resources targeted to HCPs and their educators.
Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms: Features nearly 250 terms explained in an easy-to-understand way by leading scientists and professionals at NHGRI.
NHGRI Image Gallery: Provides imagery related to the genomics research, people and programs of the institute.
Genomics Education Resource Center (GenomeEd): An online repository of genomics educational materials, peer-reviewed by and for genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians.
Global Genetics and Genomics Community (G3C): Collection of unfolding video genetic and genomic case studies for use with students and practicing healthcare providers learning basic genetic and genomic concepts.
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Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing FAQ for Healthcare Professionals
The Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing (DTC-GT) Project Group of the Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) has created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resource designed for the general clinician who may see patients requesting guidance on DTC-GT.
This FAQ is intended to help healthcare professionals understand the diverse landscape of DTC-GT, the benefits and limitations of these tests and how results of DTC-GT may affect their patients’ health, wellness and medical decision making.
The Pharmacogenomics Project Group of the Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics has developed peer-reviewed online education for healthcare practitioners to advance pharmacogenomics in clinical practice.
The Nursing Genomics Project Group of the Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics has created a Nursing Genomics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resource designed for three target audiences in the nursing profession:
This FAQ was designed to answer questions regarding how nurses integrate genomics into their education and practice.
Method for Introducing a New Competency: Genomics (MINC)
Toolkit for integrating genomics into clinical practice
Last updated: December 23, 2024