Genetic Carrier Screening – Episode 103

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Alison Archibald on the topic of genetic carrier screening. We explore what is genetic carrier screening, what it involves and the conditions that can be screened for. Alison also explains the GP’s role in discussing genetic carrier screening with their patients, the genetic carrier screening process and genetic counselling. Dr Archibald is an Certified Genetic Counsellor at the Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS). Resources discussed Genetic carrier screening 101: https://rise.articulate.com/share/RSsCDVoPbuwQasGE6N9pIuyJUw8N5KES#/lessons/by3y2M9LYzCWv2XrhxyrWku_BYvl4BxE Carrierscreening.org.au: https://carrierscreening.org.au/ Beware the rare module: https://bewaretherare.com.au/carrier-screening/ VCGS: https://www.vcgs.org.au/