Resources about medical management of genetic risk for healthcare providers
Family history information and genetic test results can help guide management decisions. For many conditions, guidelines exist for using genetic information to manage disease and risk. See the resources and courses below for more information about how family history and genetic testing data can be used for personalized patient management.
Hereditary Cancer Management Guidelines Factsheet. Lists and links to evidence-based guidelines and professional society publications that address management of hereditary and familial cancer.
Genetically Related Cancers Tool. Lists the associated cancers and unique characteristics of common cancer susceptibility genes.
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Factsheet. Describes the clinical features, diagnosis, testing and genetics of familial adenomatous polyopsis (FAP) and attenuated FAP.
MUTYH-Associated Adenomatous Polyposis Factsheet. Describes the clinical features, diagnosis, testing and genetics of MUTYH-associated polyposis (MAP).
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome Factsheet. Describes the clinical features, diagnosis, testing and genetics of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome.
Lynch Syndrome Factsheet. Describes the clinical features, diagnosis, testing and genetics of Lynch syndrome (hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer).
Communicating Risk Factsheet. Outlines key points to consider when communicating risk to patients.
Accessing Genetic Services Tool. Lists tools and websites to help find genetics professionals and provides patient talking points about referring to genetics.
Components of a Cancer Genetic Counseling Session Factsheet. Discusses the core components of a cancer genetic counseling session.
Hereditary Breast Cancer Patient and Family Resources. Provides patient resources for understanding genetic services and breast cancer genetics.
GINA Discussion Guide. Provides talking points and key information about genetic discrimination and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), which protects individuals from the misuse of genetic information in health insurance and employment.
The Value of Family History in Prenatal Care Practice Slide Set. Teaches about the value of family history in general prenatal care with case studies about family history collection and interpretation.
Free, self-directed programs for continuing education credit.
Practice determining appropriate management based on family history risk stratification.
Practice evaluating how well a particular genetic test assesses breast cancer risk and the potential impact of testing on patient outcomes.
Practice interpreting genetic testing results within a patient's specific context.
This course includes daily lectures in the mornings and evenings as well as afternoon mini-symposia, workshops, tutorials, demonstrations...
This course includes daily lectures in the mornings and evenings as well as afternoon mini-symposia, workshops, tutorials, demonstrations...
The Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative at The Jackson Laboratory is pleased to offer a special virtual event on genomic tumor...
This live, virtual course is a modern survey of heredity, disease, genetics in experimental animals and humans, and...
In this course, you will analyze family histories and classify the patients' risk into average, increased (or moderate), or...
In this course you will practice determining appropriate management based on family history risk.
In this course, you will watch a short video that demonstrates identifying cancer risk factors in a family history. Then, you will practice...
In this course, you will watch a short video of a patient and provider discussion about patient motivations for genetic testing. You will...
In this course, you will practice interpreting genetic testing results within a patient’s specific context.
In this course you will practice evaluating how well a particular genetic test assesses breast cancer risk (clinical...
Explore the benefits and limitations of using large tumor genome panels.
In this course you will practice evaluating the fit between a patient's history and a particular genetic test for hereditary...
This in-person course is a modern survey of heredity, disease, genetics in experimental animals and humans, and molecular...
This course is a modern survey of heredity, disease, genetics in experimental animals and humans, and molecular genetics in...
As a leader in cancer research in Maine, The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has partnered with clinical institutions and oncology...
This course includes daily lectures in the mornings and evenings as well as afternoon mini-symposia, workshops, tutorials, demonstrations...