The Centre is continuously developing resources to help support healthcare professionals. Please use the links below to view what resources are currently available:
Collecting, Recording and Interpreting Family History Information
A series of PowerPoint files of clinical photographs that may be used for the teaching of genetics concepts
A series of PowerPoint files on specific genetic conditions that may be used for the teaching of genetics concepts
A series of PowerPoint files explaining core genetic concepts that may be used for the teaching of genetics concepts
The Core Concepts series A series of factsheets to support the learning of core genetics concepts:
The Genomic Basis of Therapeutics series A series of factsheets illustrating basic concepts and clinical applications of pharmacogenetics and genomic science. This series has recently been updated to include 3 more factsheets.
Resources for Dietetians: Common Complex Condtions A range of resources explaining the impact and use of genetic and family history information in dietetic practice have been developed. The factsheets developed by the Centre are available below with more resources available on the Dietetics resources page.
1. Why is family history information important to my practice?
"Collecting family histories is one useful way of determining possible genetic issues. I have found that my family members are very willing to talk about health issues in a constructive way. Recurring medical issues can be identified; both genetic and environmental factors may be considered." (Graham's Story from 'Telling Stories - Understanding Real Life Genetics')
2. How do I collect and record family history information? This series of factsheets explain what a family history is, how it can be important to patient care, how information can be collected in a systematic way and how this can be recorded in a pedigree.
Scenario factsheets
Practising drawing a genetic family history series This series of worksheets is very useful for those involved in teaching and learning genetics. They provide a scenario and family history on which to practice your genetic pedigree drawing skills. The correct genetic pedigree is also supplied. All can be used for non-commercial education purposes for healthcare staff.
3. How do I interpret family history information? A selection of PowerPoint files of clinical photographs that may be used for the teaching of genetics concepts.
Explaining Autosomal Inheritance and Sex Chromosome Inheritance worksheets Two worksheets that can be used by health practitioners when explaining autosomal and sex linked inheritance.
A series of PowerPoint files of clinical photographs This series of PowerPoint files contains a number of slides that may be useful for the the teaching of genetics concepts. You may use these slides and their contents for non-commercial educational purposes.
A series of PowerPoint files on specific genetic conditions This series of PowerPoint files contains a number of slides that may be useful for the the teaching of genetics concepts. You may use these slides and their contents for non-commercial educational purposes.
A series of PowerPoint files explaining core genetic concepts This series of PowerPoint files contains a number of slides that may be useful for the the teaching of genetics concepts. You may use these slides and their contents for non-commercial educational purposes.
The Genomic Basis of Therapeutics Series This series illustrates some of the core concepts and potential clinical applications of genomic medicine. The factsheets can either be used individually or you can download the complete series.
Dietetics A range of resources explaining the impact and use of genetic and family history information in dietetic practice have been developed. The factsheets developed by the Centre are available below with more resources available on the Dietetics resources page.
Core Concepts Series To support the learning of core genetics principles, the Centre has liaised with Andrew Read, co-author of the internationally acclaimed 'Human Molecular Genetics' to produce a number of factsheets introducing core genetics concepts.
All of the resources on this page may be used for non-commercial education purposes for healthcare staff.
Last updated: 13 October 2011
