Referral criteria to clinical genetics from primary care: Consensus document

Primary care (PC) is the first contact between the patient and the doctor, so it is essential to be clear about the criteria for suspecting a genetic disease and where it should be referred for study. Four scientific societies: the Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC), the Spani...

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Published in:Atención primaria 2022-12, Vol.54 (12), p.102501-102501
Main Authors: Ejarque Doménech, Ismael, Marín Reina, Purificación, García-Miñaur Rica, Sixto, Chirivella González, Isabel, Martínez Martínez, María Teresa, García Rodríguez, Ana María, Álvarez de Andrés, Sara, Tellería Orriols, Juan José
Format: Article
Language:eng ; spa
Subjects:
Child
Community Medicine
Consensus
Humans
Primary Health Care
Referral and Consultation
Spain
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Summary:Primary care (PC) is the first contact between the patient and the doctor, so it is essential to be clear about the criteria for suspecting a genetic disease and where it should be referred for study. Four scientific societies: the Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC), the Spanish Association of Human Genetics (AEGH), the Spanish Association of Pediatrics (AEP) and the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM), have reviewed the criteria for referral to the clinical genetics services of the different published guidelines with the purpose of define the recommendations for PC. With this consensus document, the PC doctor and pediatrician will know when, how and where to refer their patients with hereditary and/or genetic pathology to clinical genetics services.
ISSN:1578-1275
DOI:10.1016/j.aprim.2022.102501