Editorial: The Importance of Genetic Literacy and Education in Medicine.

Keywords: genetic literacy; genetic education; medical education; medical genetics; medicine EN genetic literacy genetic education medical education medical genetics medicine 1 2 2 05/02/22 20220428 NES 220428 Genetic literacy is a critical prerequisite for appropriate care for patients with genetic disorders, and includes the literacy on basic concepts in human and medical genetics. Unfortunately, these advances have not been accompanied by an adequate level of genetic literacy in medical students, non-genetic health professionals involved in the care of patients with genetic disorders, as well as general public, including patients. Except for Slovenia, all other countries offer either courses in basic education in human genetics or both basic education in human genetics and clinical education in medical genetics. [Extracted from the article]