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 …

The number of disorders for which genetic testing is available has increased nearly 500% in
the past 15 years. Access to genetic tests and services often hinges on physicians' ability to …

Currently, two trends pose particular challenges for genetic counseling:(1) spin offs from the
Human Genome Project leading to new diagnostic genetic tests far in advance of any cures; …

Selecting against embryos or foetuses on the basis of predicted disability reinforces the
belief that disability is inimical to a worthwhile life. The disability critique of pre-natal testing …

We established a general genetic counseling clinic (GCC) to help reduce long wait times for
new patient appointments and to enhance services for a subset of patients. Genetic …

The experiences of mothers of adult offspring with Angelman, Cornelia de Lange, or Cri du
Chat syndrome have not been previously explored in research. The current study focuses on …

Background Families whose child has unexplained intellectual or developmental differences
often hope that a genetic diagnosis will lower barriers to community-based therapeutic and …

Discussions about genetic contributions to medical illness have become increasingly
commonplace. Physicians and other health-care providers in all quarters of medicine, from …

Precision medicine aims to approach disease treatment and prevention with consideration
of the variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle for each person. This focus on the …

We report a unique, collaborative effort by users and providers of genetic services to arrive
at outlines for optimal ethics and clinical practice. Using focus groups of consumers (users) …