Confidence in Hereditary Cancer Discussion for Primary Care Providers

by Family Medicine Education Consortium

Credit available Thu 01/01/26 - Thu 12/31/26

Self-Study

for up to 1.75 Prescribed credits

Self-Study

This series addresses barriers for family physicians in conducting hereditary breast cancer (HBC) screening, referral, and communicating with patients. Each 15-minute module covers an important aspect of identifying and dealing with HBC. Topics include narrative medicine and using it to discuss HBC risk; setting up the primary care office for HBC screening and referral; working with genetic counselors; and supporting patients’ concerns about insurance, disclosure, and communicating to family.

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Contact Info

Name: Scott Allen
Phone: 773-330-4331
Email: scott.allen@fmec.net
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List of Sessions

Session Name	Date	Credits
Narrative Medicine as a Tool to Support Patients with Hereditary Cancer Risk	Credit available Thu 01/01/26 - Thu 12/31/26	0.25 Prescribed credits
Narrative Medicine Background and Use in Family Medicine	Credit available Thu 01/01/26 - Thu 12/31/26	0.25 Prescribed credits
Setting up the Family Practice for Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk Assessment, Testing and Counseling, Part A	Credit available Thu 01/01/26 - Thu 12/31/26	0.25 Prescribed credits
Setting up the Family Practice for Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk Assessment, Testing and Counseling, Part B	Credit available Thu 01/01/26 - Thu 12/31/26	0.25 Prescribed credits
Working with Genetic Counselors	Credit available Thu 01/01/26 - Thu 12/31/26	0.25 Prescribed credits
Supporting Patients’ Common Questions and Concerns, Part A - Educational Resources for Talking with Families After Hereditary Cancer Screening	Credit available Thu 01/01/26 - Thu 12/31/26	0.25 Prescribed credits
Supporting Patients’ Common Questions and Concerns, Part B - Common Questions about Insurance, Privacy, and Disclosure	Credit available Thu 01/01/26 - Thu 12/31/26	0.25 Prescribed credits