The National Model of Consent for Clinical Genomic Testing was developed by NSW Ministry of Health on behalf of the Australian Health Minister's Advisory Council (AHMAC) Project Reference Group on Health Genomics.
Multimodal patient information materials were developed to support the national model. The factsheet and video support a broad understanding for a range of clinical applications of genomic testing.
This two page Genomic testing: Patient fact sheet is aimed to help patient's decide whether to have a genomic test if offered by a health professional during clinical care.
This short animated video is aimed to support a patient's understanding of genomic testing and to help patients decide whether to have a genomic test if offered by a health professional during clinical care.
Transcript – Genomic testing: Patient information video