TIME OUT FOR GENETICS: GENETICS EVALUATION, REFERRALS, AND MORE: WHAT TO DO NEXT

Time Out for Genetics: Genetics Evaluation, Referrals, and More: What To Do Next

Thursday, June 28, 2012
1:00pmET - 1:30pmET
Location: webinar



Presenters

  • Carol Greene, MD, FAAP
  • John Moeschler, MD, FAAP

Learning Objectives

  1. Explain what patients and families can expect from a medical genetics consultation
  2. Describe the role of primary care physicians in medical genetics consultations including,
    1. when the medical home should consider requesting genetics consultation, and
    2. how the medical home can initiate and facilitate the evaluation process
  3. Discuss the value of appropriate medical genetics consultations, care coordination, and co-management and the benefits for patients, families, and the medical home


This educational webinar series is presented by the Genetics in Primary Care Institute (GPCI), a cooperative agreement between the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau. The objective of this 10-part webinar series is to increase awareness and education regarding the provision of genetic medicine in primary care practice. It is designed for primary care clinicians, pediatricians, pediatric sub-specialists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, genetic counselors, geneticists, and other stakeholders.

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. The webinar will begin promptly at the times listed above. Please plan to log in to the webinar 5-10 minutes prior to the start time.

The webinar will be recorded and available online within a week of the live webinar here.

The webinar is open to all who are interested.