Genomics in general practice: the PRECISE path forward
Genomics is moving rapidly into general practice, from helping couples with reproductive carrier screening to guiding families through paediatric genetic testing. For GPs, this brings both opportunities and challenges, how to stay up to date, feel confident, and fit genomics into busy consultations.
What can you expect from this episode?
In this episode, Dr Rebecca Chan will chat to Dr Alan Ma, Clinical Geneticist, as he introduces the PRECISE project, a national initiative co-designed with GPs to provide practical tools, education, and support. They discuss why genomics matters now more than ever, the everyday scenarios where it can change patient care, and the barriers GPs often face, such as time, access, and confidence.
Listeners will also learn how the PRECISE project and the Medcast genomics portal can help GPs build skills and integrate genomics into practice, ensuring patients and families benefit from these advances.
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