My" defining moment" has been more like a" defining interval," develop-ing over the last 3
years. After 18 years of working in a clinical setting, my focus has switched from educating …

Modern genetic counseling comprises clinical appraisal of problems of affected individuals
an nonaffected relatives within the family milieu. The implications of genetics produce …

Abstract Of 1,053 medical geneticists in 18 nations 677 (64%) returned questionnaires on
their views on the importance of seven goals of genetic counseling, the appropriateness of …

Members of the genetic counseling community have debated the need for doctoral degree
programs to further advance the profession. However, genetic counselors' interest in …

Background. Previous research with primary health care professionals has demonstrated
consistently that education, training and support are necessary before there should be any …

This article builds on a previous article by suggesting practical ways in which genetics can
be integrated into existing family health care practice. Some key skills such as collecting …

Abstract A CNS PROGRAM to develop staff resource nurses in the specialty area of genetics
was implemented. The purpose of the program was to provide staff nurses with necessary …

The recent excellent article by Michie et al.(1999) concerning the disparateviews of genetics
professionals about their counseling activities requires little editorial comment; it can …

This chapter reviews the responsibilities of genetic counselors as the authors prepare for a
future in which increasing numbers of genetically determined disorders will be identified and …

The mission of a genetics counseling service is to provide education and facilitate health
care of individuals who believe they are at risk for (or known to have) a genetic disease …