Whole-genome sequencing and disability in the NICU: exploring practical and ethical challenges

MJ Deem - Pediatrics, 2016 - publications.aap.org
Clinical whole-genome sequencing (WGS) promises to deliver faster diagnoses and lead to
better management of care in the NICU. However, several disability rights advocates have …

Disability experiences and perspectives regarding reproductive decisions, parenting, and the utility of genetic services: A qualitative study

C Roadhouse, C Shuman, K Anstey… - Journal of Genetic …, 2018 - Springer
Genetic counselors adopt seemingly contradictory roles: advocating for individuals with
genetic conditions while offering prenatal diagnosis and the option of selective termination …

Influence of genetic counselor medical history on specialty and psychosocial practice in North America

K Amos, P McCarthy Veach, C Wagner… - Journal of Genetic …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
A personal or family medical history is inherently part of a genetic counselor's life story. Yet,
the degree to which this history influences counselors' clinical specialty choice and …

Prenatal Genetic Counselors' Perceptions of their Disability Training and Preparedness for Addressing Disability in Practice: A Thematic Analysis

N Weise - 2024 - d-scholarship.pitt.edu
Prenatal genetic counselors often engage families in discussions about what it would mean
for their child to be born with a genetic condition and, potentially, live with a disability. They …