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Global Awakening in Genetic Counseling [PDF]

, 2008
The article by Ricki Lewis, Nature, Volume 449,October 18, 2007, correctly points out that the genetic counseling profession is on the "verge of being discovered by the rest of the world".
Jacquie Greenberg, Janice Edwards, Margaret Sahhar   +2 more
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Investigating Perceived Barriers and Challenges to Using Virtual Genetic Assistants Among Genetic Counselors [PDF]

, 2023
Background: There is a shortage of genetic counselors working in direct patient care in the U.S. Virtual Genetic Assistants (VGA’s) can be used to widen accessibility of genetic counseling services by perform various parts of a genetic counseling session
Shin, Yongsik
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Cancer genetic counselling

Annals of Oncology, 2005
No abstract ...
MANDICH P, CAVALLI P, PASINI, Barbara
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Examining the impact of genetic testing for type 2 diabetes on health behaviors: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Trials, 2012
Background We describe the study design, procedures, and development of the risk counseling protocol used in a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the impact of genetic testing for diabetes mellitus (DM) on psychological, health behavior, and ...
Voils Corrine I, Coffman Cynthia J, Edelman David, Maciejewski Matthew L, Grubber Janet M, Sadeghpour Azita, Cho Alex, McKenzie Jamiyla, Blanpain Francoise, Scheuner Maren, Sandelowski Margarete, Gallagher M, Ginsburg Geoffrey S, Yancy William S   +13 more
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Universal screening of colorectal tumors for lynch syndrome: a survey of patient experiences and opinions

Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice
Background Lynch syndrome represents the most common hereditary cause of both colorectal and endometrial cancer. It is caused by defects in mismatch repair genes, as well as EPCAM. Universal screening of colon tumors for Lynch syndrome via microsatellite
Alexander T. Petterson, Jennifer Garbarini, Maria J. Baker   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The introduction of genetic counseling in Ethiopia: Results of a training workshop and lessons learned.

PLoS ONE, 2021
BackgroundOver the past two decades non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have steadily increased as a cause of worldwide disability and mortality with a concomitant decrease in disease burden from communicable, maternal, neonatal and nutritional conditions ...
Shane C Quinonez, Bridget C O'Connor, Michelle F Jacobs, Atnafu Mekonnen Tekleab, Ayalew Marye, Delayehu Bekele, Beverly M Yashar, Erika Hanson, Abate Yeshidinber, Getahun Wedaje   +9 more
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Implementation of a Population-Based Cancer Family History Screening Program for Lynch Syndrome

Cancer Control, 2023
Objectives Lynch syndrome increases risks for colorectal and other cancers. Though published Lynch syndrome cancer risk-management guidelines are effective for risk-reduction, the condition remains under-recognized.
Sayoni Lahiri MS, Sara Pirzadeh-Miller MS, Kelsey Moriarty MS, Nisa Kubiliun MD   +3 more
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Applying and assessing the PEERS model on genetic counseling training in China: A mixed-method approach

Frontiers in Medicine, 2023
ObjectiveDue to the changing medical demands in the healthcare system, there is a need for a standardized and professionalized curriculum for genetic counselors. This mixed-method study will observe and evaluate the first Peer Experiential and Reciprocal
Dong Dong, Dong Dong, Shiyi Xiong, Elena Nichini, Xiaoqiong Chen, Binjuan Liu, Binjuan Liu, Liling Zhu, Faustina Fu Yip, Luming Sun, Jianfeng Zhu   +10 more
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Understanding Client Reactions in Online Mental Health Counseling [PDF]

arXiv, 2023
Communication success relies heavily on reading participants' reactions. Such feedback is especially important for mental health counselors, who must carefully consider the client's progress and adjust their approach accordingly. However, previous NLP research on counseling has mainly focused on studying counselors' intervention strategies rather than ...
arxiv  

MANAGING VARIANT DISCREPANCY IN HEREDITARY CANCER: CLINICAL PRACTICE, BARRIERS, AND DESIRED RESOURCES [PDF]

, 2017
Variants are changes in the DNA whose phenotypic effects may or may not be definitively understood. Because variant interpretation is a complex process, sources sometimes disagree on the classification of a variant, which is called a variant discrepancy.
Zirkelbach, Ellen
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