• S1E14 - Nuances and Uncommon Pitfalls in Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening

  • Dec 29 2023
  • Length: 39 mins
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S1E14 - Nuances and Uncommon Pitfalls in Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening

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  • As of 1 Nov 2023, Medicare rebates came into effect for reproductive genetic carrier screening. In this episode, I interview one of the clinical brains behind Mackenzie's Mission - Clinical Geneticist and Genetic Pathologist Professor Edwin Kirk.


    We discuss the clinical nuances of RGCS, and also shed light on some uncommon pitfalls and ways to address them.


    A must-listen episode for anyone who looks after pregnant women, is pregnant, or wishes to have biological children themselves.


    Resources alluded to in the podccast:


    • Edwin's book - The Genes That Make Us.


    • Public consultation process on Genetic Discrimination (open until 31 January 2024).


    • NSW Health Centre for Genetics Education website on RCGS.



    ** All content and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guest, and do not represent the views of any of the organisations with which they are affiliated.

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