As strides in genetics move at breakneck speed, it's easy for busy PAs to miss genetic disorders that may present in a primary care setting, including in an ER or clinic. This course integrates the basics of genetics/genomics, while dealing with complex medical, legal, ethical, and social considerations of caring for patients with genetic disorders that may be first evaluated during a primary care visit.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:

• Analyze the current state of genetic and genomic advances and how this impacts on today's clinical practice
  
• Review the basics of genetics and genomics in order to better understand how pharmacogenomics and genetic testing affect patient care
  
• Dissect implications of direct-to-consumer genetic/genomic testing
  
• Identify ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding genetic and genomic testing and therapies