Genomics in Medical Specialties - Primary Care
Channel: Genomics Education Programme
Date: 2018-02-02

Now more than ever, genomics is applicable across all areas of medicine and healthcare. Improved technologies, increased understanding of genomic data, and the increased availability and affordability of testing have resulted in changes to the way in which patients and their families are treated and cared for. As genomics becomes embedded into routine care, consultants and nurses in each specialty, as well as the specialist genetics workforce, need to have an understanding of the application of genomics in their practice.

Our Genomics in Medical Specialties series has been developed in collaboration with champions of genomics from a range of disciplines to provide key facts and useful information.

Explore our information and films, 'Genomics in Cardiology’, 'Genomics in Pathology' and 'Genomics in Primary Care'; information for other areas will be coming soon.

Primary Care
Dr Jude Hayward, GP with a special interest in genetics and genomics, explains the importance of genomics in primary care and the role that primary care practitioners play in the delivery of personalised medicine.

Further information can be viewed here: https://www.genomicseducation.hee.nhs.uk/resources/genomics-medical-specialties/item/415-primary-care-genomics

Health Education England's Genomics Education Programme is developing a substantial education programme to inform healthcare professionals about the impact of genomics on clinical practice. This video is the first educational resource from the programme.

For more information on genomics in medical specialties please visit: https://www.genomicseducation.hee.nhs.uk/resources/genomics-medical-specialties/