The Adoption and Impact of Digital Tools in Genetic Counseling
With telemedicine on the rise and electronic health records (EHRs) becoming standard in medical practice, genetic counselors are relying more and more on technology to manage growing demands while preventing burn out. Seasoned genetic counselors and digital champions Andrew McCarty, Scott Weissman, and Dr. Amy Taylor discuss the adoption and impact of digital tools in genetic counseling. Read more
Whitney Hosein
The Future of Hereditary Cancer Genetic Counseling
As sequencing technologies advance, patents expire and legislature addresses health provider inequities, leaders in hereditary cancer genetic counseling, Jill Stopfer, Jessica Coredor and Emily Nazar, discuss the significance of oncological genetic screening and identify potential challenges. Read more
Whitney Hosein
Genetic Software for Today's Families: PhenoTips' Gender Inclusive Pedigree Maker
Pedigree software has the unique challenge of balancing the technical genetic information required for risk assessment with the care needs of genetic counselors, which too often results in the exclusion of affirming transgender and non-binary representation in pedigree charts. In the absence of standards for trans pedigree representation, PhenoTips has the ability to accurately and respectfully represent LGBT individuals and relationships within pedigrees, with improvements to this functionality on the horizon. Read more
Michael Berger
The Future of Genetic Counseling
Based on a conversation between Amy Sturm, genomic medicine professor at Geisinger and Past President of the National Society of Genetic Counselors, and Erynn Gordon, the founder and President of Ripple Genetics Consulting and Past President of the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Read more
Vasudha Gopal
First Look: Pedigrees that Draw Themselves, Patient-Entered Data, and More!
In an interview with Senior Product Manager, Akshat Khanna, we reveal PhenoTips’ brand new Pre-Visit Patient Questionnaires that save genetic professionals 50% of time per patient interaction by auto-drawing pedigrees from patient-entered data. Read more
Michael Berger
Connecting in a Pandemic: PhenoTips Speaker Series
Without conferences to connect the genetics community PhenoTips created the PhenoTips Speaker Series, a series of free webinar skillshares on relevant topics, featuring discussions with thought leaders and experts in genetic medicine. Read more
Michael Berger
Best Practices for Virtual Genetic Counseling
If you’ve suddenly found yourself offering genetic counselling online, you’re not alone. The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has flipped how we deliver medicine in a matter of months. While you can appreciate that this protects you and your patients’ safety, feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about your ability to deliver virtual care is completely understandable. Read more
Michael Berger
Too Late: the Digital Future is Here
For years a prophesied “digital future” has been looming over medical genetics. Even with the threat of being left behind, risk averse hospitals have been hesitant to make a change. But in unprecedented times, change is upon us whether we like it or not. Read more
Michael Berger