Overview

This webcast will dive into the multifaceted landscape of genetic testing, providing participants with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of informed consent, testing implications, and decision-making processes. Participants will be equipped with the insights needed to navigate the complex landscape of genetic testing and informed consent, ultimately contributing to informed and ethical decision-making in clinical practice.

Target Audience

This CME initiative was designed for oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, NPs, PAs, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients with cancer.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the components of informed consent for germline and somatic genetic testing
2. Discuss implications of testing for family members and recommendations for cascade testing
3. Recognize the role of single site, single gene, and multigene panel testing and management of patients with variants of uncertain significance
4. Describe how somatic testing informs decisions with regards to germline testing