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New study: An email-based, EHR-integrated strategy significantly improved family history documentation in primary care (16% vs 0.2%). Patients reported the approach was helpful and led to more screening and referrals. Seamless integration supports better preventive care. #Genetics #PrimaryCare #DigitalHealth #Genomics #FamilyHistory #FamilyHistoryIsTheFirstGeneticTest

Carroll et al Ann Fam Med 2025;23:399-406.

https://www.annfammed.org/content/annalsfm/23/5/399.full.pdf

 

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Download and save the resource here (2025)GECKO Point of care tool 6

 

Developed with input from the Patient and Family Advisory Committee at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. 

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Download and save the resource here (2025)GECKO Point of care tool 6

Developed with input from the Patient and Family Advisory Committee at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. 

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Have some questions about how Canada’s genetic non-discrimination act works and what it means for your practice? Check out Canadian Family Physician for a free access article:

Cowan JS, Kagedan BL, Graham GE, Heim-Myers B, Bombard Y. Health care implications of the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act: Protection for Canadians' genetic information. Can Fam Physician. 2022 Sep;68(9):643-646. PMID: 36100377

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Ever wondered how we do what we do and do it so well? Check out our poster that highlights best practices for a successful genomics education program

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Want to know what’s happening with the Canadian Familial Hypercholesterolemia Registry?

Check out the 2022 Annual Progress Report describing various initiatives, publications, highlighting the CardioRisk Calculator App which can be used to make a clinical diagnosis of FH for your patients.

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On May 4, 2017 the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act (GNA), formerly known as Bill S-201, was passed into law in Canada!

The Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC) has developed an informative Fact Sheet highlighting important details for discussion among health care providers and patients.

Check it out here!

The GECKO website has many resources for healthcare providers, primary care providers and other non-genetics health professionals.  All products are expert reviewed, up-to-date and evidence-based.

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Family history is the first genetic test.

Check out this latest study trialing an innovative strategy for collecting family history in primary care. 

Carroll et al Ann Fam Med 2025;23:399-406.

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