Abstract In the United Kingdom, genetic counsellors work together with clinical geneticists
and clinical scientist colleagues within specialist genetics services, but they also often work …

Genetic counsellors are an internationally recognised group of highly skilled healthcare
professionals with training and expertise in genomic medicine and counselling skills [1, 2] …

In the UK, teams of medically trained clinical geneticists and non-medically trained genetic
counsellors provide genetic services through a network of regional genetic centres. Genetic …

We are writing to support the integration of genetic counsellors into the healthcare system in
Europe. As the use of genetic and genomic testing is being greatly extended across a range …

The profession of genetic counselling is developing in Europe in response to the increased
need for genetic healthcare. Standards of education and professional practice are needed to …

This document is written on behalf of the two professional bodies in the United Kingdom that
represent genetic counsellors (the Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors) and …

Quality genetic healthcare services should be available throughout Europe. However, due to
enhanced diagnostic and genetic testing options, the pressure on genetic counselling …

Background The United Kingdom (UK) is comprised of England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland and the current population is approximately 62 million (Office for National …

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 …

Advances in genetics have meant that the genetic services are now accessed by increasing
numbers of patients. One way of dealing with the pressure on services without jeopardising …