The role of the genetic counsellor: a systematic review of research evidence
In Europe, genetic counsellors are employed in specialist genetic centres or other specialist
units. According to the European Board of Medical Genetics, the genetic counsellor must …
units. According to the European Board of Medical Genetics, the genetic counsellor must …
International genetic counseling: What do genetic counselors actually do?
We conducted an exploratory survey of genetic counselors internationally to assess
similarities and differences in reported practice activities. Between November 2018 and …
similarities and differences in reported practice activities. Between November 2018 and …
Genetic counseling: Growth of the profession and the professional
BJ Baty - American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Growth of the profession of genetic counseling has gone hand‐in‐hand with professional
development of individual genetic counselors. Genetic counseling has achieved most of the …
development of individual genetic counselors. Genetic counseling has achieved most of the …
Complementarity between medical geneticists and genetic counsellors: its added value in genetic services in Europe
Clinical genetic services have progressed significantly the last few decades. This has led to
the need for non-medical health-care professionals working as genetic counsellors in …
the need for non-medical health-care professionals working as genetic counsellors in …
Genetic diseases and information to relatives: practical and ethical issues for professionals after introduction of a legal framework in France
D d'Audiffret Van Haecke… - European Journal of …, 2018 - nature.com
Health professionals have a role to play in assisting patients to communicate genetic
information to their relatives. In France, a specific unique legal framework has been …
information to their relatives. In France, a specific unique legal framework has been …
Components of genetic counsellor education: a systematic review of the peer-reviewed literature
The need for appropriately trained genetic counsellors to support genetic healthcare is now
acknowledged. However, while programmes for education of genetic counsellors exist in a …
acknowledged. However, while programmes for education of genetic counsellors exist in a …
Genetic test results and disclosure to family members: qualitative interviews of healthcare professionals' perceptions of ethical and professional issues in France
D d'Audiffret Van Haecke, S de Montgolfier - Journal of genetic counseling, 2016 - Springer
The benefit of disclosing test results to next of kin is to improve prognosis and—in some
cases—even prevent death though earlier monitoring or preventive therapies. Research on …
cases—even prevent death though earlier monitoring or preventive therapies. Research on …
Genetic counselors and legal recognition: A made‐for‐Canada approach
DM Lambert, D Patrinos, BM Knoppers… - Journal of Genetic …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Genetic counseling is a fast‐growing profession in Canada. Yet, despite its growth, genetic
counseling lacks legal recognition in the majority of Canadian provinces. Legal recognition …
counseling lacks legal recognition in the majority of Canadian provinces. Legal recognition …
Genetic counsellors in Sweden: their role and added value in the clinical setting
Genetic testing is becoming more commonplace in general and specialist health care and
should always be accompanied by genetic counselling, according to Swedish law. Genetic …
should always be accompanied by genetic counselling, according to Swedish law. Genetic …
How practical experiences, educational routes and multidisciplinary teams influence genetic counselors' clinical practice in Europe
The main objective of our study was to explore whether, and to what extent, genetic
counselors' characteristics impact on their tasks in practice. Specifically, we explored the …
counselors' characteristics impact on their tasks in practice. Specifically, we explored the …