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Erschienen in: Journal of Genetic Counseling 2/2006

01.04.2006 | Professional Issues

A New Definition of Genetic Counseling: National Society of Genetic Counselors’ Task Force Report

verfasst von: Robert Resta, Barbara Bowles Biesecker, Robin L. Bennett, Sandra Blum, Susan Estabrooks Hahn, Michelle N. Strecker, Janet L. Williams

Erschienen in: Journal of Genetic Counseling | Ausgabe 2/2006

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Abstract

The Genetic Counseling Definition Task Force of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) developed the following definition of genetic counseling that was approved by the NSGC Board of Directors:
Genetic counseling is the process of helping people understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease. This process integrates the following:
•Interpretation of family and medical histories to assess the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence.
•Education about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources and research.
•Counseling to promote informed choices and adaptation to the risk or condition.
The definition was approved after a peer review process with input from the NSGC membership, genetic professional organizations, the NSGC legal counsel, and leaders of several national genetic advocacy groups.
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Metadaten
Titel
A New Definition of Genetic Counseling: National Society of Genetic Counselors’ Task Force Report
verfasst von
Robert Resta
Barbara Bowles Biesecker
Robin L. Bennett
Sandra Blum
Susan Estabrooks Hahn
Michelle N. Strecker
Janet L. Williams
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2006
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Genetic Counseling / Ausgabe 2/2006
Print ISSN: 1059-7700
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3599
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-005-9014-3

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