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Clinical Genomics for Physicians

This resource aims to introduce Australasian medical specialists to genomics and help them appropriately:

  • Discuss genomics with patients and their families
  • Refer patients for genomic testing
  • Be involved in genomics’ broader integration into healthcare

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Tags: Category 1 Educational activities Genetics Genetic Genomics Genes DNA Genome Hereditary Inheritance Biology Genome Sequencing Genetic Test Genomic Test Genetic Disease Testing

Topics
  1. Genetics Refresher
  2. How Genome Sequencing Works
  3. Clinical Applications of Genomic Testing
  4. What Makes Genomic Testing Different?
  5. Ordering Genomic Tests and Referring to Genetic Services
  6. The Genomic Testing Team and Their Roles
  7. Discussing Genomic Testing with Patients
  8. Understanding Genomic Reports
  9. Returning Genomic Results to Patients
Format
  • In-depth content
  • Video interviews
  • Quizzes and activities
  • Additional resources
Version 1
Release Date November 2018

Thalidomide

This online course aims to introduce Australasian medical specialists to thalidomide and thalidomide embryopathy, and their implications for thalidomide survivors today.

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Topics
  • The Thalidomide Story
  • The Drug Thalidomide
  • Medical Issues and Special Considerations
  • Living with Thalidomide Embryopathy
Contributors Working Group
  • Dr Dee Morrison
  • Dr Elizabeth Newbronner
  • Prof Neil Vargesson
Version 1
Release Date August 2020

Chronic Breathlessness in Advanced Illness

Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to better identify, assess and manage chronic breathlessness in advanced illness.

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Topics
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • History-taking
  • Cardiac failure
  • Introducing opioids
  • Neurodegenerative disorder
  • Paediatric
  • Cancer
  • How am I going to die?
Format
  • In-depth content
  • Case studies
  • Discussion forums
  • References
Contributors Working Group
  • Prof David Currow (Chair)
  • Dr Gauri Gogna
  • Dr Martha Mherekumombe
  • A/Prof Natasha Smallwood
  • Dr Rachel Wiseman
Version 1
Release Date: October, 2020