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Lunch and Learn: Think Patient Care, Think Genomics
June 24 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Session One: Cystic Fibrosis screening and diagnosis
Join us for our first edition of Lunch and learn, a session for nurses and midwives focused on Cystic Fibrosis.
Speakers and topics covered:
Carrier testing
Cathryn Moss, Principle Genetic Counsellor, St George’s Hospital
This session will offer nurses and midwives a practical guide to Cystic Fibrosis carrier testing including eligibility criteria and interpretation of results.
Prenatal diagnosis- a case study
Dr Zen Ling, Maternal Fetal Medicine Subspecialist Trainee, St George’s Hospital
This session will offer a case scenario of suspected Cystic Fibrosis in the prenatal period, providing a discussion on the investigation and options to parents.
Diagnosis following the Newborn blood spot
Jacqui Cowlard, Paediatric CF CNS, Royal London Hospital
This session will provide an overview of the role of the CF clinical nurse specialist in supporting patients and their parents following screening and diagnosis of the Newborn.
Register your place via the Eventbrite page or scan the QR code in the flyer attached.