In this episode, Clinical Geneticist Dr Alan Ma joins GP A/Prof Ralph Audehm to demystify how genomics and pharmacogenomics fit into Australian general practice, from Medicare‑funded tests and thalassaemia screening to direct‑to‑consumer reports and emerging polygenic risk score:
Learn which genomic tests GPs can order under Medicare
Understand pre-test counselling and ethical considerations
Explore prenatal and carrier screening in general practice
Review polygenic risk scores for common diseases
Learn when pharmacogenomics may influence prescribing

Host: A/Prof Ralph Audehm | 32 mins
Expert: Dr Alan Ma, Clinical Geneticist

In this episode, Clinical Geneticist Dr Alan Ma joins GP A/Prof Ralph Audehm to demystify how genomics and pharmacogenomics fit into Australian general practice, from Medicare‑funded tests and thalassaemia screening to direct‑to‑consumer reports and emerging polygenic risk score:
<ul>
<li>Learn which genomic tests GPs can order under Medicare</li>
<li>Understand pre-test counselling and ethical considerations</li>
<li>Explore prenatal and carrier screening in general practice</li>
<li>Review polygenic risk scores for common diseases</li>
<li>Learn when pharmacogenomics may influence prescribing</li>
</ul>
Host: A/Prof Ralph Audehm | 32 mins Expert: Dr Alan Ma, Clinical Geneticist

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