Developing a curriculum statement based on clinical practice: Genetics in primary care

Abstract

Background: Advances in medical genetics are increasingly being incorporated into clinical management outside specialist genetic services. This study was therefore undertaken to develop learning outcomes in genetics for general practice specialty training, using methods to ensure the knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to genetics in primary care were identified. Aim: To identify key knowledge, skills, and attitudes in genetics and to synthesis these into learning outcomes to assist training in genetics for primary care. Design of study: Delphi survey and review by expert, group. Setting: Primary care practices and Regional Genetics Centre in the West Midlands region of the UK. Method:..