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Health-related genetic information has important social, emotional, and psychological implications for individuals and families, and as such play an important role within primary care practice.

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​​Primary care providers are in an ideal position to evaluate and treat patients with genetic diseases. For information and practical tools to assist you in incorporating genetics into your daily practice visit the “Integrating Genetics into Your Practice” page. 
More for Practice​
​​There are a number of resources available online to assist your patients in becoming familiar with topics such as family history and genetic testing, as well as provide support. 
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New Handbook! Medical Genetics in Pediatric Practice
Embodying current policy of the AAP, this new resource provides practice-focused help for addressing virtually any genetics-related issue you're likely to confront.

Policy Statement: Ethical and Policy Issues in Genetic Testing and Screening of Children
Published: Pediatrics, February 2013
Authors: Committee on Bioethics, Committee on Genetics, The American College of Medical Genetics, Genomics Social, Ethical, Legal Issues Committee
This new policy statement released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) issues recommendations on updated tecnhologies and new uses of genetic testing and screening.

What about Privacy and Progress and Whole Genome Sequencing? Webinar Series
This webinar series from the Genetic Alliance offers one-hour, monthly installments which will be based on the structure of the recently released report from The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues entitled, "Privacy and Progress in Whole Genome Sequencing," and will explore recommendations and practical applications with respect to privacy in whole genome sequencing.

50 Years of Newborn Screening
The Newborn Screening campaign celebrates its 50th anniversary this year!

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 References & Resources

 

Resources

Articles

Newborn Screening Expands: Recommendations for Pediatrics and Medical Homes - Implications for the System Pediatrics, January 2008

The Family History: The First Genetic Test, and Still Useful After All Those Years? Genetics in Medicine, January 2011

Testimonials: "I received abnormal newborn screenings results, what should I do?"

Barry Thompson, MD, FAAP, FACMG
(American College of Medical Genetics)

Timothy Geleske, MD, FAAP
(American Academy of Pediatrics)

Ingrid Larson, MSN, RN, CPNP
(National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners)

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Coming Soon... the 2013 Genetics in Your Practice educational webinar series.

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A Note from GPCI

The GPCI would like to thank the members of our Editorial Advisory Board for all of their outstanding work, without which this site would not be possible.

  • Frederick Chen, MD, MPH, FAAFP
  • Karin Dent, MS, LCGC
  • Vaughn Edelson
  • Timothy Geleske, MD, FAAP
  • Lea Kristin Parsley, MD, FAAP, FACMG
  • Louise Pyle MD, PhD, FAAP