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Showing 1 to 20 of 26 for “"Genetic Counselor"”.
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Disability Awareness Education and Implications For Genetic Counselor Training
<p>The genetic counseling (GC) community has faced criticism concerning the duality of promoting patient autonomy while advocating for individuals with disabilities. Research suggests that focusing on the education of GC students could ensure GCs feel prepared to have conversations about …
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Genetic Counselor Utilization and Interpretation of Somatic Tumor Testing In Evaluation For Lynch Syndrome
… and hypothetical ordering practices of cancer genetic counselors for LS evaluation and to investigate participants’ interpretation of somatic MMR testing results. Two-hundred eligible participants were recruited through the National Society of Genetic Counselors listserv and answered questions …
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Influence of Genetic Counselor Personal Or Family Medical History On Genetic Counseling Specialization and Practice
… medical history inherently becomes part of a genetic counselor’s life story. Yet the degree to which a counselor’s experience influences his or her specialty choice and their psychosocial practice is unexplored. A medical diagnosis may foster a counselor’s capacity for greater empathy, …
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Experiences of Racial and Ethnic Minority Patients With Genetic Counseling
… have explored these inequalities in the field of genetic counseling specifically, research relating to genetic counseling outcomes in diverse patient populations is still limited. With the number of non-Hispanic White individuals in the United States projected to decrease by 20 million by 2060, it …
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Medical Management Adherence as an Outcome of Genetic Counseling in a Pediatric Setting
<p>Background: In order to recognize the value of genetic counselors, outside institutions such as third party payers require evidence that genetic counselors contribute to positive patient outcomes. Client adherence to medical management outcomes has not been previously studied as a possible …
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Influence of Anchoring On Miscarriage Risk Perception Associated With Amniocentesis
… associated with amniocentesis before and after a genetic counseling session and to determine what factors are most likely to anchor a woman’s perception of miscarriage risk associated with amniocentesis. Most women perceived the risk as low or average pre-counseling and were likely to indicate the …
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Referral Patterns and Utilization of Clinical Genetic Testing For Patients With Inherited Cardiac Disease
<p>The underlying genetic etiologies for a group of conditions known as inherited cardiac disease are becoming clearer, and genetic testing for these conditions is rapidly expanding as new genes are being identified which contribute to disease phenotypes. The diagnosis of inherited cardiac disease …
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The Impacts of Insurance and Billing Considerations On The Practice and Attitudes of Genetic Counselors
… has been identified as an integral part of many genetic counseling sessions, but little is known about the workflow impacts and genetic counselor perceptions of genesurance-related tasks. In this study, we aimed to characterize how insurance and billing considerations for genetic testing are …
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Nipt Results Indicative of Maternal Neoplasms: Genetic Counselors' Preferences and Attitudes
… results, which often is the responsibility of a genetic counselor. Over three hundred board-eligible/certified genetic counselors were surveyed regarding their awareness, preferences, and attitudes towards NIPT’s ability to indicate maternal neoplasms. Despite 95% of this cohort being aware of …
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Anchoring and Uptake of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing In The First and Second Trimester
… decision making process. Women undergoing genetic counseling from September 2013 to February 2014 at a University of Texas Medical School Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic who were 18 or more years of age, English or Spanish speaking, and who would be offered NIPT during their genetic …
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Termination For Fetal Anomaly: What Is The Impact of Genetic Counseling On Coping?
… in patient needs and the practice scope of a genetic counselor (GC), this study aimed to examine how genetic counseling may impact coping as well as explore patient expectations of GCs pre- and post-TFA. An online survey, which included the Brief COPE and The Short Version of The Perinatal …
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Texas Physicians' Awareness and Utilization of Genetic Services
<p>The number of disorders for which genetic testing is available has increased nearly 500% in the past 15 years. Access to the majority of genetic tests and services hinges on physicians’ ability to identify patients at risk for genetic disease and provide appropriate testing and counseling or …
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Exploring Experiences & Expectations of Prenatal Healthcare and Genetic Counseling/Testing In Immigrant Latinas
… but the specific needs of Latinos in the genetic counseling setting have yet to be explored. Genetic counselors tailor sessions to the needs of the patient, and more information regarding general attitudes of a population can assist in building rapport. We aimed to investigate the …
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Effect of Anchoring On Perceived Amniocentesis Related Miscarriage Risk Within A Latina Population
… was completed by 96 Latinas receiving prenatal genetic counseling due to an increased risk to have a baby with a chromosome abnormality at various clinics in Houston, TX. The genetic counselor involved in the session completed a separate survey. This population was largely unfamiliar with …
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Assessing Genetic Counselors' Clinical Approach and Practices Regarding Pathogenic/Likely Pathogenic Variant Downgrades
… these potentially challenging cases as a genetic counselor. Therefore, we aimed to characterize genetic counselors’ experiences, approach, and practices to variant downgrade cases using an online survey. The survey asked participants how they would approach variant downgrade scenarios …
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Impact of Genetic Counseling on Patient Empowerment After Diagnosis of Fetal Anomaly
… anomalies are identified on prenatal ultrasound, genetic counseling (GC) and genetic testing may be offered to investigate the potential for a possible syndromic cause. Genetic counselors provide education on the chance for a genetic etiology, available testing options, potential changes in …
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Educating Genetic Counseling Graduate Students: Impact of Year of Training, Learning Styles, and Use of Practice-Based Learning on Satisfaction with the Learning Environment
Formal education of master level genetic counseling trainees has occurred since the 1970s; however, unlike other health care disciplines there has been no research conducted into their learning styles. Practice-based learning is widely utilized in the medical school setting; however, it is unknown …
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Evaluating Triage to Genetic Counseling Using an Online Reproductive Genetics Module
… of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends genetic screening for all pregnant women. As clinical recommendations broaden and demand for prenatal screening increases, obstetric practitioners report time constraints and lack of genetics knowledge as challenges to providing sufficient pretest …
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Investigating Medical Examiners' Practices: Genetic Evaluation For Fatal Acute Aortic Dissection
… thereby conferring an increased risk for TAD. Genetic testing plays a pivotal role not only in diagnosis, but also in risk stratification for relatives and medical management to prevent premature death from dissection. Due to its high fatality rate, medical examiners and coroners (ME/Cs) may be …
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Investigating Barriers Experienced By Underrepresented Minorities In Becoming A Competitive Genetic Counseling Applicant
… racial/ethnic and gender identity minorities in genetic counseling (GC) remains the lowest among similar healthcare professions. Barriers that underrepresented minority (URM) individuals face in becoming a competitive GC applicant have not yet been described. Academic capital (AC) is a …
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