A collection of factsheets and guides developed to support NHS staff working as part of the Genomic Medicine Service

10 documents

Clinical Pathway Initiative documents

View and download all documents relating to the Framework Project Initiative

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  • NHS Genomic Medicine Service

Clinician’s guide for requesting WGS: cancer

This 2-page PDF guide can be used before or during clinic appointments to aid in discussion with patients about whole genome sequencing.

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  • NHS Genomic Medicine Service

Communicating germline genomic results: the competencies list

This handy document lists the eight core competencies for healthcare professionals who are facilitating patients' consent to genomic testing. It can be downloaded and printed as a useful reference for both learners and educators.

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  • NHS Genomic Medicine Service

Facilitating genomic testing: the competencies list

This handy document lists the eight core competencies for healthcare professionals who are facilitating patients' consent to genomic testing. It can be downloaded and printed as a useful reference for both learners and educators.

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  • NHS Genomic Medicine Service

GeNotes templates

Access up-to-date templates for In the Clinic and Knowledge Hub resources

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Presentation on facilitating genomic testing: a competency framework

This slide deck has been developed by the Genomics Education Programme as part of its facilitating genomic testing competency framework. The slides can be adapted and used for local education and training about facilitating genomic testing in the NHS. The competency framework identifies the core competencies required to facilitate and consent patients for germline genomic…

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Presentation on patient choice for whole genome sequencing

This PowerPoint slide deck is designed for those providing education and training to clinicians who are requesting whole genome sequencing. It can be adapted for local use.

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The different types of genomic test results

This infographic provides a summary of the different types of genomic results that may arise from genomic testing via the GMS. You may find this useful as a guide to support your practice.

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Top tips for discussing the NGRL with patients

This one-page PDF provides key points for clinicians to consider when discussing participation in the National Genomic Research Library with patients.

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  • NHS Genomic Medicine Service