Genomics toolkit

This section is designed to provide accessible information on key genomic terms and concepts as well as explain these potentially complex concepts to patients in the consultation. These resources can assist every Primary Care Health Professional in managing these sometimes challenging concepts and are relevant to GP Registrars preparing for the CSA.

‘Speaking Genomics' is a brief glossary containing key Genomics terminology and explaining nomenclature of Genomic test results.

• Genomics Phrasebook (PDF)

Communicating Genomics is a series of brief video clips in which three GPs give examples of how modes of inheritance and genomic test results may be explained to patients within a consultation.

• X-linked Dominant and Recessive
• Pathogenic Variants
• Autosomal Recessive Inheritance
• Autosomal Dominant Inheritance