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General practice and genomics

There is a growing momentum to improve personalised patient management through the integration of genomic information into clinical care. This will incorporate powerful new tools through which clinicians can further tailor healthcare, improving disease prevention, prediction, diagnosis and treatment. The healthcare workforce including General Practitioners (GPs) needs to be empowered to identify the opportunities for […]

Unlocking the secrets of your DNA

St George's University of London Cranmer Terrace, London, United Kingdom

Scientists can now "read" our genes. But do we really want know which illness could affect us? Come and hear from our experts and a patient who chose to find out. To register your place, contact Ade Ikotun on Adeniran.Ikotun@gstt.nhs.uk

South London Genomics Medicine Centre Webinar on NIPT

The South London GMC is delighted to announce the launch of a new webinar series devoted to genomics. The inaugural webinar will be on NIPT and run by Professor Basky Thilaganathan and Dr Tessa Homfray. Professor Thilaganathan is a Consultant Obstetrician, the director of the Fetal Medicine Centre and clinical lead for the NIPT laboratory […]

Genomics Study Day at Guy’s and St Thomas

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Guy's Hospital, London, United Kingdom

A series of lectures and interactive workshops about advances in genomic medicine and how this powerful tool can be used in your clinical practice.   Recognised for 4 CPD points by the Royal College of Physicians Lunch and refreshments will be provided   Sponsorship has enable us to offer this teaching day at the reduced […]

Genomic Medicine Lunch & Learn

Are you an NHS professional looking to advance your skills in Genomics?   Join us on Tuesday 26 June or Wednesday 27 June to find out more about our postgraduate courses and modules in Genomic Medicine at our informal Lunch and Learn talks. Our Genomics course follows a curriculum designed by Health Education England and […]

Genetic Alliance UK Annual Conference 2018

Genetic Alliance UK Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting will be held on 25 September. This conference will include two keynote sessions, talks by patient organisations, our annual general meeting, workshops and a panel discussion. The two keynote sessions will focus on the implementation of genomics in the NHS and what it means for patients […]

Next steps for genomic medicine in the NHS – regulation, challenges for adoption and priorities for research

Central London London, United Kingdom

A Westminster Health Forum Keynote Seminar exploring the main issues for the NHS Genomic Medicine Service, including regulation, challenges for adoption and priorities for research.   Delegates will discuss the priorities for evaluating the evidence and sharing learning from the 100,000 Genomes Project - with the Project aiming to have completed sequencing by the end […]

With any Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) test ordered, a Record of Discussion (RoD) form will also need to be submitted. This document is to record the patient’s consent for genomic testing and their choice on taking part in research. Guidance on the patient choice conversation can be found here
 
This RoD form will be available for clinicians to download from this webpage. Once completed with the patient, it can be send to the lab with the corresponding test order form and sample.
Tests available to order will be listed in the National Genomic Test Directory. A test order form will soon be made available for clinicians on this webpage to download and complete. This form will include the address of the laboratory that the appropriate sample and completed form needs to be sent to.
 
Until the new Genomic Laboratory Service goes live, please continue to follow existing test order processes.
 
Later this year, the online test ordering tool for Whole Genome Sequencing will be integrated into the National Genomics Informatics System (NGIS) and clinicians will be able to search or filter to find a clinical indication, confirm eligibility criteria and start the test request process for their patient.