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Improving your genetic literacy in epilepsy—A new series
Author(s) -
Tan Nigel C. K.,
Lowenstein Daniel H.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
epilepsia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.687
H-Index - 191
eISSN - 1528-1167
pISSN - 0013-9580
DOI - 10.1111/epi.13203
Subject(s) - epilepsy , pace , literacy , medical genetics , medicine , resource (disambiguation) , psychology , psychiatry , medical education , computer science , genetics , biology , computer network , pedagogy , geodesy , gene , geography
Summary Advances in epilepsy genetics have been rapid, and it is challenging for clinicians on the ground to keep pace with these advances. The International League Against Epilepsy ( ILAE ) Genetics Commission has thus crafted a new Genetic Literacy series targeted at busy clinicians. Our goal is to help provide a concise, accessible resource on epilepsy genetics for the busy, on‐the‐ground clinician so that he/she can apply that knowledge at point‐of‐care to help patients. This new series is grounded in educational theories and evidence to ensure that learning is effective and efficient. We hope that by promoting and encouraging continuing medical education in epilepsy genetics, this eventually translates to better patient management and therefore better patient health outcomes.