Dr. Bassett is a psychiatrist and professor (University of Toronto, Department of Psychiatry) with a wealth of wisdom. She has led many clinical, educational and research initiatives. She is the Director of the internationally renowned Dalglish Family 22q Clinic at the Toronto General Hospital, holds the Dalglish Chair in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome at the University of Toronto and University Health Network, and is the Director of the Clinical Genetics Research Program, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. In this video, Dr. Anne Bassett shares her experiences and expertise, discussing the importance of genetics in practice and in people’s lives. To learn more about 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, care across the lifespan for patients and families, and access more from Dr. Bassett and colleagues, please visit 22q.ca

Dr William Sullivan is a family physician and bio-ethicist who has lead the Primary Care Initiative for People with Developmental Disabilities (DD) in Ontario. Dr Sullivan provides an overview of the Primary Care Initiative guidelines, tools and web-based resources aimed at addressing the particular health issues of adults with DD. These valuable resources are used internationally and available at www.surreyplace.on.ca.

Rural general practice involves teamwork and community. Experience the pure positive energy of getting to know people with special needs on a very human level… and the medical part flows‎.