Didactics-Genetic testing in LMIC's

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In this video, a group of doctors and researchers discuss the challenges of implementing genetic testing in low-resource settings, particularly for patients with ovarian cancer. They highlight the high cost of genetic tests, which can be three times higher than a family's income, making it difficult for many patients to afford them. The lack of genetic counseling services is also mentioned as a barrier. To address these challenges, the group has been working on alternative strategies, such as training nurses to provide genetic counseling and using low-cost assays for testing. They share their experiences with implementing these strategies and the positive impact they have had in increasing patient attendance and understanding of pre-test counseling. They discuss the importance of not only implementing these strategies in tertiary care centers, but also educating the community about genetic testing and the importance of family tracing. Finally, they mentioned the need for more research projects to fund genetic testing and related services in low-resource settings.

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Asima Mukhopadhyay
March 2023

Keywords

genetic testing

low-resource settings

ovarian cancer

genetic counseling services

alternative strategies

low-cost assays