| Literature DB >> 28289980 |
Milena Paneque1,2, Martina C Cornel3, Vaclava Curtisova4,5, Elisa Houwink3,6, Leigh Jackson7, Alastair Kent8, Peter Lunt7, Milan Macek5, Vigdis Stefansdottir9, Daniela Turchetti10, Heather Skirton11.
Abstract
Genetics and genomics are increasingly relevant to primary healthcare but training is unavailable to many practitioners. Education that can be accessed by practitioners without cost or travel is essential. The Gen-Equip project was formed to provide effective education in genetics for primary healthcare in Europe and so improve patient care. Partners include patient representatives and specialists in genetics and primary care from six countries. Here, we report the progress and challenges involved in creating a European online educational program in genetics.Entities:
Keywords: Family medicine; General practitioner; Genetics; Online education; Primary care; Professional education
Year: 2017 PMID: 28289980 PMCID: PMC5386918 DOI: 10.1007/s12687-017-0296-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Community Genet ISSN: 1868-310X