 Case Prep Resource Links
Follow these links to multiple online resources:
Genetic Conditions
Chromosome Abnormalities
Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing for Connective Tissue Disorders
Medications / Teratogenic Risks
Genetic Condition Information for Patients
National & Michigan Support Groups & Counseling Services
Position Statements & Practice Guidelines Recommendations
Information about Billing, CPT Codes for genetics clinics Visits
Other Case Preparation Resources
Information about Genetic Conditions
GeneReviews
OMIM (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man) – note: Clinical synopsis section gives helpful overview of clinical features by organ system. You can also search by features in OMIM to generate list of differential diagnoses.
Multiple Congenital Anomaly/Mental Retardation Syndromes Database
Genetic Disorder Information on the Web
Genes and Disease (NCBI)
Locus Specific Mutation Databases – Human Genome Variation Society
PubMed
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Information about Chromosome Abnormalities
Chromosomal Variation in Man Online Database
Multiple Congenital Anomaly/Mental Retardation Syndromes Database
Chromosome Abnormality Database (CAD)
Genetic Disorders by Chromosome
Mendelian Cytogenetics Network Online Database
Cytogenetic Resources
Unique: Rare Chromosome Disorders Database
The Genetics Center, Inc. – Translocation Risk Estimates
Human Chromosome Ideograms
(to make counseling aids)
Tokyo Medical University Genetics Study Group
(animations of chromosome abnormalities)
Chromosome abnormalities fact sheet – National Human Genome Research Institute
Centre for Genetics Education – Fact Sheets
Chromosome Deletion Outreach (CDO)
(patient resources)
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Information about Genetic Testing
Database of genetic tests (GeneTests) – United States
Database of biochemical tests
Database of genetic tests (EDDNAL) – European Directory
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Information about Genetic Testing for Connective Tissue Disorders
Collagen Diagnostic Laboratory – University of Washington
Connective Tissue Gene Tests Laboratory
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Information about Medications / Teratogenic Risks
Organization of Teratology Information Services (OTIS)
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Information about Genetic Conditions for Patients
Use links to support groups listed by condition on our webpage and to the resources listed below.
Genetics Home Reference
March of Dimes
March of Dimes Fact Sheets
Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center (GARD)
Centre for Genetics Education – Fact Sheets
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Information about National and Michigan Support Groups for Genetic Conditions; Counseling Services & Therapists
Genetic Alliance – National Support Group Directory
NORD – National Organization of Rare Disorders Support Group Directory
Michigan Genetics Resource Center – Online Support Group Directory
Mental Health Resources at the University of Michigan
Michigan Mental Health Networker
(therapists’ directory)
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Genetics Position Statements and Practice Guidelines Recommendations
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG)
American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
National Guideline Clearinghouse
(search “genetics”)
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Information about Billing, CPT Codes for genetics clinics Visits
http://www.nsgc.org/members_only/tools/BR_PRIMER_10_03_BP.pdf
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Other Case Preparation Resources
Pedigree Symbols
CDC – Growth Charts
Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Database
American Medical Association – Atlas of the Body
Neuromuscular
Centre for Genetics Education (Sydney, Australia)
Fact Sheets on genetic conditions/inheritance patterns (useful for creating counseling aids)
Clinical Trials
Genes and Disease (NCBI)
(helpful diagrams for counseling aids)
American Society of Reproductive Medicine Fact Sheets and Resources
PacNORGG (Pacific Northwest Regional Genetics Group)
resources on genetic conditions and PowerPoint presentations
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Online Genetics Self-Study Modules
March of Dimes – Genetics & Your Practice
Genomics & Disease Prevention - CDC
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) – Genomics
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center – Genetics Education Program
Genetics & Major Psychiatric Disorders – National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics
Genetics in Primary Care
Your Genes, Your Choices – Exploring the Issues Raised by Genetic Research
Duke University – Accessible Genetics Research Ethics Education
Genetic Solutions.com
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