This toolkit has been developed to support health services to implement the Clinical genomics model of care.
Resources
Service directory (Appendix 1)
Appendix 1 of the Clinical genomics model of care. Clinical genomics services by local health districts (LHD) and specialty health networks (SHN). Includes differentiation of metropolitan centres and outreach services, rural and regional genetic counsellor-led services.
Source: NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation
Clinical genomics services referral criteria and information template
LHDs and hospitals can complete this document with their referral criteria and information, to support referring clinicians.
Source: NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation
Clinical genomics services referral form template
A referral form template to be completed by referring clinician for assessment for clinical genetics or genomics services.
Source: NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation
Family history questionnaire template
A family history questionnaire form template to be completed by the patient for assessment for cancer genetics services.
Source: NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation
Clinical genomics prioritisation categories (Appendix 2)
Appendix 2 of the Clinical genomics model of care. Clinical genomics prioritisation categories to assist with prioritising and scheduling appointments for patients.
Source: NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation
Incomplete referral - request for further information sample template
A sample letter template to be completed to request further details in response to an incomplete referral form.
Source: NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation
Acceptance or non-acceptance of non-urgent referral sample template
A sample letter template to referring clinician about the outcome of their patient referral.
Source: NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation
Appointment confirmation sample template
A sample letter template to the patient confirming their appointment and providing appointment details.
Source: NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation
Patient appointment list audit letter sample template
A sample letter template to the patient to confirm they will attend their appointment.
Source: NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation
Diagnostic criteria for hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS)
This diagnostic checklist is for doctors across all disciplines to be able to diagnose Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Source: The International Consortium on Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Related Disorders
Fact sheet on children and adolescents with joint hypermobility; or joints which move beyond the normal limits.
Source: Sydney Children's Hospital Network
Information on autism spectrum disorder
Information about causes; signs and symptoms; diagnosis and treatment of autism.
Source: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Genetics of autism spectrum disorders: Information for families
This information sheet explains what we know about the genetic background to autistic spectrum disorders.
Source: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Genomics in general practice autism spectrum disorder
Information for general practitioners on genomics and autism spectrum disorder.
Source: RACGP
Fact sheet on MTHFR gene testing for patients
This fact sheet describes MTHFR gene testing and what the results can mean.
Source: Centre for Genetics Education
Fact sheet on when parents are related - consanguinity
This fact sheet discusses when parents share a common ancestor, or a ‘consanguineous’ relationship and that there is an increased chance that they will both carry the same faulty gene variation.
Source: Centre for Genetics Education
Information on prescribed or non-prescribed medication and their potential impact during pregnancy.
Source: Royal Hospital for Women