Genetic Testing and Counseling in the Community Setting: Germline and Somatic
Genetic Testing and Counseling in the Community Setting: Germline and Somatic is organized by Horizon CME.
Course opens: 09/08/2023
Course expires: 09/08/2024
Description:
This webcast will dive into the multifaceted landscape of genetic testing, providing participants with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of informed consent, testing implications, and decision-making processes. Participants will be equipped with the insights needed to navigate the complex landscape of genetic testing and informed consent, ultimately contributing to informed and ethical decision-making in clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify the components of informed consent for germline and somatic genetic testing
• Discuss implications of testing for family members and recommendations for cascade testing
• Recognize the role of single site, single gene, and multigene panel testing and management of patients with variants of uncertain significance
• Describe how somatic testing informs decisions with regards to germline testing
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.