GeneTests

GeneTests provides authoritative genetic testing information and integrates expert-curated GeneReviews to support clinical decision-making and the incorporation of genetic testing into patient care and electronic medical records (EMRs).

Key Features:

• Authoritative genetic testing information: Consolidates up-to-date data on genetic tests and testing indications relevant to medical genetics.
• GeneReviews integration: Includes GeneReviews as a central component offering detailed reviews of genetic conditions.
• Expert curation: GeneReviews content is curated and authored by field experts to ensure clinical relevance.
• Clinical decision support: Provides content intended to inform clinical decision-making for physicians, healthcare providers, and researchers.
• EMR integration focus: Designed to function as a "just-in-time" resource for incorporation into electronic medical records (EMRs) at the point of care.
• Content maintenance and updating: Addresses ongoing editing and updating workflows to maintain currency as content expands.
• Appropriate use facilitation: Aims to enhance appropriate use of genetic testing in clinical practice.

Scientific Applications:

• Clinical genetics reference: Serves as a reference for diagnosis, testing indications, and management considerations in medical genetics.
• Point-of-care decision support: Informs genetic testing decisions within EMRs at the point of care.
• Support for healthcare providers and researchers: Provides curated evidence and reviews to aid clinicians and researchers in genetic testing interpretation and selection.
• Integration of genetic testing into patient care: Facilitates incorporation of genetic test information into clinical workflows and patient management.

Methodology:

Expert curation of GeneReviews combined with ongoing content editing and updating and efforts to integrate content into electronic medical records (EMRs).