Health Professionals
Publications produced by the Centre for Genetics Education for
Health Professionals
All resources can be ordered online or by contacting the Centre for Genetic Education.
The 8th Edition of the Australasian Genetics Resource Book. (Cannot be viewed online but can be ordered online) This book provides information on genetic conditions and support groups for individuals and families, and details of genetics services in Australia and New Zealand.
Cystic Fibrosis kit (Series of 5) (Cannot be viewed online but can be ordered online)
1. Basic facts about chromosomes, genes and cystic fibrosis
2. How does cystic fibrosis happen?
3. Mutations causing cystic fibrosis
4. Genetic testing for cystic fibrosis
5. Genetic counselling and cystic fibrosis
Cancer: The Significance of Family Health History for Health Professionals. Information on this topic is available in this booklet for health professionals. Also see the cancer section of this site.
The Importance of the Family Health Tree A Guide For Health Professionals
Using this guide, medical health professionals will be able to keep a concise record of a family's health history. A consumer/patient version is also available which can be completed prior to assessment.
Familal Aspects of Bowel Cancer for Health Professionals
Guidelines providing information about bowel cancer and family history, and the risk and management of familial bowel cancer for health professionals and consumers.
Advice About Familial Aspects of Breast and Epithelial Ovarian Cancer for Health Professionals
Guidelines providing information about risk and management of familial breast and ovarian cancer for health professionals and consumers.
Folate for Health Professionals
This leaflet for health professionals outlines recommended doses for women of pre and post conceptual folate.
Order a Publication
All publications can be ordered from the Centre online or contacting us directly.
Useful Links
Genetic Services in New South Wales 2001-2004
Report reviewing developments in genetic services between 2001 and 2004. Includes key statistics.
NSW Genetic Health Web Portal
The New South Wales Department of Health has recently launched a Genetic Health Web Portal to provide a single access point for the department's reports, policies and clinical guidelines addressing genetic health services.
Genetics in Family Medicine: The Australian Handbook for General practitioners
In late 2004, The Australian Government agency Biotechnology Australia initiated a project to develop a
