Leveraging Asynchronous Communication to Optimize Genetics Referrals: Implementing E-Consults in Pediatric Cancer Genetics

Needs Statement

Clinical geneticists, residents, fellows, laboratory directors, genetic counselors, nurse practitioners, nurses, and medical and genetic counseling students need to receive regular updates on advances in clinical genetics research and in genomic diagnostics and therapeutics. Special emphasis will be given to fetal therapy for genetic disorders, therapeutic applications of the CRISPR/Cas9 system, and methods for decoding exome and genome sequences. The series aims to expand the knowledge of learners, provide the skills to interpret genomic studies, enhance the quality of medical genetics care, and improve patient outcomes.

Target Audience

Physicians, medical students, fellows, residents, nurses, and other health professionals.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the activity, the participants should be able to:

  • Describe the current landscape of electronic consultations in medicine.
  • Identify use cases for electronic consults in a pediatric cancer genetics clinic.
  • Assess strengths and challenges of initial experience with electronic consults in the pediatric cancer genetics clinic.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Participation
  • 1.00 Social Work
Course opens: 
09/01/2024
Course expires: 
09/30/2026
Cost:
$1.00
Rating: 
0

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Work: The Baylor College of Medicine Division of Continuing Professional Development (License Number 7270) is an approved continuing education provider for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. This activity has been approved for 1 continuing education unit.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Participation
  • 1.00 Social Work

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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