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At NSGC, Genetic Counselors Address Race-Based Medicine, Ways to Change
Medical racism and race-based medicine persist, though plenary speakers at this year's NSGC meeting said genetic counselors may be able to help address disparities.
The college wants genetic counselors to work with doctors when ordering genetic tests, but not all medical geneticists agree the stance is good for patients.
A study presented at the NSGC annual meeting found that tumor analysis and germline testing yielded discordant results in almost a quarter of cases.
Non-Genetics Healthcare Providers Can Effectively Return Sequencing Results, NSGC Study Finds
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HudsonAlpha researchers analyzed what, if any, errors healthcare providers in the neonatal intensive care unit made when returning sequencing results.
Increased Adoption of Whole-Genome Sequencing Testing Hinges on Acceptance by Payors, Providers
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A National Society of Genetic Counselors panel discussed whether healthcare providers are ready for whole-genome sequencing to be adopted as a first-line test.