Providing "just-in-time" medical genomics information for patient care.
Year: 2005
Type: article
Abstract: Ongoing developments in genomics, proteomics, and related technologies have the potential to change the way health care providers practice medicine. Providing appropriate educational materials to all levels of students as well as to practicing clinicians has become a significant challenge. Integrating new medical genomics information into the workflow of clinicians as they care for patients is especially helpful, but complicated. Rapid commercialization of tests and techniques to aid in diagnosis and treatment requires that physicians be trained to use genetic testing appropriately and ethically. In 2002, Mayo Clinic launched an internal genomics education program to prepare all staff physicians to incorporate genomic medicine into their practice. In addition to traditional educational strategies such as grand rounds presentation, journal publications and CME courses, an Intranet site has been created that is accessible to all physicians, residents, medical students, allied health professionals, researchers, and administrators at the institution’s Rochester (MN), Scottsdale (AZ), and Jacksonville (FL) campuses and to physicians within the Mayo Health System. . The most significant feature of the site is a direct connection between electronic medical record systems and specific, action-oriented content of the site, allowing for “just-in-time” education for clinicians while they are caring for patients. In addition, this Web site provides a broad technical discussion about genomic advances as well as disease-specific information about genetic test ordering and interpretation. The site also promotes a bench-to-bedside progression of genomic advances by facilitating researcher-physician collaboration. Mayo Clinic researchers and clinicians regularly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and currency and to facilitate genomic medicine within the institution’s integrated multi-specialty practice. The site also provides access to lectures and materials from Mayo Clinic continuing medical education courses on genomics in clinical practice and to materials used in courses offered through Mayo Medical School.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Authors: Brian Kaihoi, Carolyn Petersen, Mark E Bolander
Institution: Mayo Clinic
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2060195848