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A genetic risk system for genetic counselors
Thesis (S.B. and M.Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1999.
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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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Genetic Counselors' Approaches to Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing For Hereditary Breast Cancer
… of health-related direct-to-consumer genetic testing (DTC-GT) and third-party interpretation (TPI) services, it is likely that genetic counselors (GCs) will continue to encounter consumers that require follow-up counseling for their results. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network …
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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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Interpreting and Delivering Microarray Results of `Variants of Unknown Significance': Genetic Counselors' Perspectives
… investigate the current practices in pediatric genetic counseling of presenting VUS results and to better understand counselors' experiences to make recommendations for improvement based on their responses. Methods: Pediatric genetic counselors currently offering microarrays and reporting VUS …
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Perceptions and Roles of Genetic Counselors In Perinatal Palliative Care: Where Are We Now?
… study to date that explores the experiences of genetic counselors with regards to PPC. This study seeks to further the understanding of genetic counselors’ current perceptions of, experiences with, and roles in the delivery of PPC.</p> <p> An edited version of the Perinatal Palliative Care …
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Current Practices and Perspectives of Genetic Counselors and Reproductive Endocrinologists Regarding Transfer of Mosaic Embryos
… in testing methodology used for preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) from array comparative genomic hybridization to next generation sequencing, mosaic embryos are being identified more readily. Given the limited clinical guidance and information regarding outcomes after the …
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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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Examining The Relationship Between Genetic Counselors’ Implicit Attitudes to ward Disability and Their Practice Methods
<p>Genetic counselors serve as a link between the medical community and the disability community as they are regularly the first exposure families have following a new diagnosis in a pregnancy, infant or child. This role requires genetic counselors to be responsible and compassionate when …
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Genetic Testing Practices of Genetic Counselors, Geneticists, and Pediatric Neurologists With Regard to Childhood-Onset Neurogenetic Conditions
<p>Identifying genetic diagnoses for neurological conditions with a considerable hereditary component, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disability, and epilepsy, is critical to providing proper medical management for these patients and their families. However, many patients with …
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Genetic Counselors' Experiences With and Approaches to Discordant Genotypic and Phenotypic Sex Detected Via Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing
… becomes more ubiquitous during pregnancy, genetic counselors (GCs) will see clients more frequently for discordant sex identification via non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT-DSI). Thus, it is imperative to investigate what GCs consider important when counseling about NIPT-DSI and assess how …
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Attitudes and Practices of Genetic Counselors In Providing Predictive Testing to Minors At Risk For Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
… a shift in recommendations for predictive genetic testing in minors at risk for LFS. We aimed to describe current screening recommendations that genetic counselors provide to this population as well as explore factors that may have influenced genetic counselors attitude and practice in …
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Inclusion of Adoption as a Pregnancy Management Option in Prenatal Genetic Counseling Practice
<p>Prenatal genetic counselors are essential to providing education, psychosocial support, and guidance on pregnancy options to patients who receive a fetal diagnosis of an anomaly or genetic condition. Therefore, genetic counselors should be well-educated on comprehensive pregnancy management …
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Managing Variant Discrepancy In Hereditary Cancer: Clinical Practice, Barriers, and Desired Resources
… This study aimed to determine the practice of genetic counselors regarding variant discrepancies and to identify the barriers to counseling a variant discrepancy in hereditary cancer genetic testing. This investigation was unique because it was the first to address variant discrepancies from a …
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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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Spiritual Exploration In The Prenatal Genetic Counseling Session
… To characterize the manner in which prenatal genetic counselors might address spiritual issues with their patients, we surveyed 283 patients receiving prenatal genetic counseling using the Brief RCope and a series of questions that examined interest in spiritual exploration. Counselors were …
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Pediatric Microarray Testing: The Process of Informing and Consenting
… a powerful diagnostic test and changed pediatric genetic practice. In the past year several investigators have recommended that microarray testing be included in the first-tier of testing for pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, developmental delay, and …
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The Utilization of Prenatal Microarray: A Survey of Current Genetic Counseling Practices and Barriers
… invasive testing. In order to assess prenatal genetic counselors’ (GCs) practices regarding the utilization of CMA we conducted a survey of their current practices, attitudes, and perceived barriers. Of the 192 respondents, 183 (95%) have incorporated CMA into clinical practice with the …
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Pregnant Black/African Americans' Experiences In Prenatal Genetic Counseling
… with their healthcare providers. Prenatal genetic counselors are not only trained to provide education to individuals, couples, and families who may be seeking genetic counseling, but also to use psychosocial skills with patients. Previous studies with majority of White participants have …
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Barriers to Expansion of Supervision Networks At Genetic Counseling Training Programs
… new graduates due to exponential growth in genetic counseling, leading to a workforce shortage. Expanding training slots to meet this demand presumably is linked to the number of supervisors. Thus, there is a need to systematically review barriers to supervision. This study aimed to …
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