genetic counseling
With abortion rights left up to states, genetic counselors may be placed in a difficult position when discussing reproductive options with patients who receive genetic testing.
OptraHealth, Gamidor Diagnostics Launch Chatbot-Based Genetic Counseling Pilot in Israel
Clalit Health's Beilinson Hospital will test whether OptraHealth's GeneFax AI-based platform improves the patient experience in genetic counseling.
Most Genetic Counselors Encounter Discrepant Variant Classifications, Must Work Out Interpretations
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While neither common nor rare, discrepant variant classification can affect the management of patient care, and there are efforts to improve interpretations.
Barriers Prevent Diversity Within Genetics Workforce, But Some Programs Aim to Bolster Representation
A roundtable discussion organized by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examined the lack of diversity within genetics and genomics, especially among genetic counselors.
Alternative Genetic Counseling Approach Leads to Higher Patient Satisfaction, Study Suggests
A randomized controlled study presented at the NSGC annual meeting looked at whether the ARIA approach could improve recall, understanding, and satisfaction.