![]() However, having two different systems makes data access less efficient than having everything available in a single application. Recently in the UK, separate LIS and electronic patient health records (EPR) have been introduced which are highly complex and offer sophisticated and capable IT solutions. Stéphane: Historically, clinical laboratory scientists have always worked very closely with their clinical colleagues in order to provide first class services for their patients. How does GLIMS Genetics Counselling help clinicians and laboratories provide a high quality service? If a genetic test is indicated, then GLIMS Genetics Counselling is fully embedded within the laboratory element of GLIMS Genetics to enable efficient and seamless ordering of that test, followed by receipt of the report as soon as it is issued by the laboratory. GLIMS Genetics Counselling is built around forms that clinicians can use to collect this information in order to come to an informed decision on the next step. All this information can help a clinician to decide whether it is appropriate to consider a genetic test for their patient, and which test(s) to offer. To do that, they need to consider numerous types of information, such as a patient’s family history, their medical record, their phenotype, genotype-phenotype relationships, the possibilities that personalised medicine can offer, and importantly the patient’s wishes. That presents a challenge to clinical geneticists, clinical oncologists, and other clinical specialists who need to know what tests to order and how to accurately interpret the results to maximise the benefits for their patients. ![]() Two or three decades ago, it was exciting just to be able to sequence genetic material, but the arrival of next generation sequencing technologies has led to an explosion of discoveries of novel mutations or variants. Stéphane Decap, Genetics Product Manager, Clinisys | MIPS: Genetic testing is complex. Why do clinicians need GLIMS Genetics Counseling? It also integrates with hospital electronic patient record systems, using a HL7 interface. GLIMS Genetics Counselling helps clinicians run their clinics, order tests electronically, and manage their patients’ genetic records. Now, we are opening it up to clinicians working with patients and families. So, what is GLIMS Genetics Counselling?Įmma: Until now, GLIMS Genetics has been a laboratory system, used by laboratory staff. In short, genetic laboratories need a modern, dedicated laboratory information management system, and that is what GLIMS Genetics delivers. They require an automated, streamlined approach that can increase sample throughput, standardise workflows, and improve efficiency to deliver results back to clinicians rapidly along with the information required for result interpretation. Genetics laboratories need to move away from receiving orders on paper and managing samples on spreadsheets. It is also attracting a lot of interest in the rest of the UK, as genetic testing is evolving and becoming an established diagnostic tool for an increasing number of patients. Since then, it has gone live at 2 additional laboratories in Germany and Belgium, a further 5 across Europe are in the preparatory stages for implementation with the first NHS Trust site in the UK due to go live in 2022. ![]() It was launched in November 2019, following a successful first deployment at Poitiers University Hospital in France. Let’s start with a quick reminder: what is GLIMS Genetics?Įmma Huntridge, Genetics Business Development Director, Clinisys | MIPS: GLIMS Genetics is a laboratory information management system built to meet the requirements of genetic laboratories. ![]() Stéphane Decap and Emma Huntridge outline the benefits of GLIMS Genetics Counselling to clinicians, laboratories, patients and their families. Now, it has launched a clinical counterpart to the system. In 2019, Clinisys | MIPS launched its Genetics LIS, with a successful phase of development and deployment in Europe. ![]()
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