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Podcast: Demystifying Genetics
Episode: Inherited Hearts and Healing Minds: A Cardiac GCās Journey. Demystifying Genetics with Laura Yeates
Description: Dr. Laura Yeates shares her journey as a cardiac genetic counsellor specialising in inherited heart diseases and supporting families affected by sudden cardiac death. We explore her recent PhD research on developing support interventions for these families and discuss the importance of wellbeing for genetic counselling professionals.
ā¢ Cardiac genetic counselling focuses on inherited cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias
ā¢ Dr. Yeates completed her PhD during COVID, developing support interventions for families affected by sudden cardiac death
ā¢ Genetic counsellors need a personalised "self-care toolkit" that evolves throughout their career
ā¢ The importance of multidisciplinary team meetings where genetic counsellors provide...