What is genomics and how can healthcare workers use it?
Leaps forward in the understanding of the Human Genome in recent years stand to offer huge benefits to patients - including the possibility of personalised care. As a large acute hospital, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the organisations at the forefront of this exciting health revolution, which also brings some challenges. But what does Genomics mean in reality to healthcare professionals working at NUH? And how can they access genetic medicine services - including testing for patients, in their day-to-day practice? Dr Matt Hall, a consultant nephrologist based at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, is medical lead for the Genomics Medicines Service Alliance (GMSA), which is trying to embed genetic medicine into everyday practice. Episode links: The National Genomic Test Directories - www.england.nhs.uk/publication/national-genomic-test-directories/ East Genomics – eastgenomics.nhs.uk. This includes information on how to request a test for your patients If you are a clinician: https://www.eastgenomics.nhs.uk/for-healthcare-professionals/genomic-tests/referral-forms-index/ Genomics Education resources – genomicseducation.hee.nhs.uk This Podcast is brought to you by the Research & Innovation team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Follow us on @ResearchNUH and @NottmBRC, or email R&Icomms@nuh.nhs.uk. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the podcast where-ever you get your podcasts, and like/review us on Apple Podcasts especially. It's For Science.