Information on the EQA test Genetic Counseling
Aim
The aim of the quality assessment (QA) scheme is to evaluate the quality of the human genetic report after genetic counselling and thus to contribute to quality assurance and improvement of communication quality within the genetic counselling process.
Performance interval
Once per year.
Procedure
On the basis of a given, concrete constellation in genetic counselling (personal medical history and family history), a corresponding human genetic report (“Humangenetische Stellungnahme”) has to be drawn.
At the beginning of the EQA “Genetic counselling”, information on the start of registration and all relevant data (such as application deadline, processing deadlines and scheduled date of final report) will be given on the EQA platform of the website www.bvhd-ringversuche.de.
Tools and aids, as the manuscript on the human genetic report available in the member area of the www.bvdh-ringversuche.de website, the S2k guideline "Humangenetische Diagnostik und genetische Beratung" and additional information (e.g. checklist and a list with relevant reference points/criteria) will be provided on the BVDH platform www.bvdh-ringversuche.de for all participants.
At the beginning of the EQA “Genetic counselling”, information on the start of registration and all relevant data (such as application deadline, processing deadlines and scheduled date of final report) will be given on the EQA platform of the website www.bvhd-ringversuche.de.
Tools and aids, as the manuscript on the human genetic report available in the member area of the www.bvdh-ringversuche.de website, the S2k guideline "Humangenetische Diagnostik und genetische Beratung" and additional information (e.g. checklist and a list with relevant reference points/criteria) will be provided on the BVDH platform www.bvdh-ringversuche.de for all participants.
Method
The report on the above-mentioned genetic counselling constellation is submitted via www.bvdh-ringversuche.de. The evaluation is essentially based on the above-mentioned list of relevant reference points/criteria.
Criteria
See list with relevant reference points/criteria for the drafting of the human genetic report.
Certificate
A certificate will be issued indicating whether the participation was successful. It is planned to indicate the points achieved including the percentage as well as any additional comments. The certificate will be valid for two years.
EQA test supervisor
Dr. med. Dieter Schäfer
amedes MVZ Institut für Klinische Genetik Frankfurt
Nibelungenallee 37-41
60318 Frankfurt am Main
amedes MVZ Institut für Klinische Genetik Frankfurt
Nibelungenallee 37-41
60318 Frankfurt am Main
Priv. Doz. Dr. med. Moritz Meins
amedes genetics MVZ
Georgstraße 50
30159 Hannover
If you would like to contact the EQA test supervisor(s), please call or e-mail the Coordination Office QA of BVDH:
Phone: +49 2403 83 80 54
E-mail: brandt@bvdh.de
Status as of: August/2025