Virtual Prenatal Genetics Short Course 2023

9:30am – 12:30pm

Recognise basic inheritance patterns

Identify relevant family history and draw a family tree

• Introductions – Charlotte Tomlinson
• Basic Genetics – Sophia Cross
• Genetics and Inheritance Patterns – Tobi Lawal
• Taking and drawing a family tree – Sophia Cross and Tobi Lawal
• Breakout group activity: Drawing a family tree – Sophia Cross, Tobi Lawal and Moderator

Moderator: Charlotte Tomlinson

9:30am – 12:45pm

Understand the different types of genetic testing and the situations they might be used in

Understand the principles of PGT

• Types of Genetic Tests – Anna Lehmann
• Case Discussion Part 1 Family History and Inheritance Patterns – Eshika Haque and Eleanor Carden
• Communication Skills Activity Challenging questions when taking Family History – Eshika Haque and Eleanor Carden
• Types of tests and Results to expect – Emma Fowler and Alice Pendlebury-Watt
• Communication Skills Activity Discussing types of testing and outcome with patients – Eleanor Carden and Anna Lehmann
• Preimplantation Genetic Testing – Eshika Haque

Moderator: Poppy Emmett

9:30am – 12:45pm

Compare methods of genetic tests in pregnancy and the situations they might be used in

Discuss tools and procedures used to diagnose genetic conditions during pregnancy

• Non-invasive pre-natal testing and diagnosis – Jo Hargrave (TBC) and Emily Dixon
• NIPT/D Case Discussions – Jo Hargrave (TBC) and Emily Dixon
• Scan Findings and Genetics – Dr Muriel Holder and Dr Srividhya Sankaran
• Invasive testing – Dr Muriel Holder and Dr Srividhya Sankaran

Moderator: Devon Haynes

9:30am – 12:20pm

Discuss tools and procedures used to diagnose genetic conditions following pregnancy and the changes in new-born screening

Demonstrate the knowledge and communication skills to obtain informed consent for genetic testing in a prenatal setting

• Post-natal testing and management of conditions and treatment (Research into NBS, childhood SOP) – Devon Haynes
• Consenting for Genetic Testing – Catrina Williams
• Communications Skills Activity Consenting – Devon Haynes and Catrina Williams
• Mock Genetic Counsellor Appointment – Emily Dixon and Catrina Williams
• Case Discussion Part 2 Identifying prenatal options available – Emily Dixon and Catrina Williams
• Skeletal dysplasias – Melita Irving (TBC)

Moderator: Eshika Haque

9:30am – 12:30pm

Demonstrate the use of knowledge about genetic testing gained to discuss a patient’s pathway involving genetic testing in pregnancy

• Introduction of Complex Case – Poppy Emmett and Eleanor Carden
• Complex Case – Poppy Emmett and Eleanor Carden
• Complex case: Prenatal testing decision – Poppy Emmett and Eleanor Carden
• Discussion about the complex case as a whole: what worked what didn’t work? – Poppy Emmett and Eleanor Carden
• Impact of a Genetic Condition – Charlotte Tomlinson

Moderator: Anna Lehmann

9:30am – 12:30pm

Recognise the emotions that a patient undergoing genetic testing in a prenatal setting may experience and when further support might be needed

Recall how to refer to clinical genetics services and what information is useful to include in the referral

• Emotional aspects of high-risk cases – Clare Firth
• Resources (clinician and patient related) and Signposting – Sally Monks
• Referring to Clinical Genetics – Eleanor Carden
• Communication Skills Activity Anxiety and how to address it – Sally Monks and Eleanor Carden
• FMU Midwife experience and Q&A – Harriet Hickey (TBC)

Moderator: Emily Dixon