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- *Department of Genetic Counseling, Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD
- †Sanford Imagenetics, Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD
- ‡GeneDx, Gaithersburg, MD
AUTHOR DISCLOSURE
Mr Stein and Mss Loman and Zuck have disclosed no financial relationships relevant to this article. This commentary does not contain a discussion of an unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.
Abstract
Genetic counseling is a communication process whereby an individual or family obtains information about a genetic condition, is helped to understand the implications and significance of the condition, and is given resources to help with coping and management. It is a continuous process involving lasting supportive relationships between the family and the genetic professional. Genetic counselors are master’s level–trained health-care professionals who work closely with pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists alike. Genetic counselors can be a source of information about genetic conditions, risk assessment for disease, and genetic testing. Although most of a genetic counselor’s job is patient care and education, genetic counselors also serve as resources to educate health professionals about genetics.
- © American Academy of Pediatrics, 2018. All rights reserved.
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