40 years and beyond for the National Society of Genetic Counselors: Reflections on genetic counseling practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 888-893
Author(s):  
Wendy R. Uhlmann ◽  
Jennifer Hoskovec ◽  
Mary Freivogel
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Counseling ◽  
Genetic Counselors ◽  
National Society ◽  
Genetic Counseling Practice ◽  
Counseling Practice

scholarly journals Fabry Disease in Genetic Counseling Practice: Recommendations of the National Society of Genetic Counselors

2002 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin L. Bennett ◽  
Kimberly A. Hart ◽  
Erin O'Rourke ◽  
John A. Barranger ◽  
Jack Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Counseling ◽  
Fabry Disease ◽  
Genetic Counselors ◽  
National Society ◽  
Genetic Counseling Practice ◽  
Counseling Practice ◽  
Practice Recommendations

Research in Genetic Counseling

2019 ◽  
pp. 171-186
Author(s):  
Barbara B. Biesecker ◽  
Kathryn F. Peters ◽  
Robert Resta
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Counseling ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Genetic Counselors ◽  
National Society ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Key Variables ◽  
Regulation Model

The field of genetic counseling has historically valued the role of research. More recently, graduate programs have raised the standards for student thesis projects so that a greater percent are of publishable quality. The profession has acknowledged key research gaps, such as a lack of consensus on the primary client outcomes of counseling. Further, the National Society of Genetic Counselors has endorsed the importance of evidence that may be used to guide practice. Herein we present the role of genetic counselors as researchers and discuss approaches to designing research studies to answer key service delivery questions and patient-reported outcomes. To frame research in genetic counseling, health behavior and social psychology theories offer models for identifying key variables likely to predict client decisions and their outcomes. To date, studies in genetic counseling have been framed by the self-regulation model and the theory of planned behavior. A systematic review of randomized controlled trials in genetic counseling identified psychological well-being and gain in knowledge as the most prevalent patient outcomes. Evidence can be used to predict decisions to undergo genetic testing or follow up on results.

Definitions and Goals of Genetic Counseling

2019 ◽  
pp. 21-42
Author(s):  
Barbara B. Biesecker ◽  
Kathryn F. Peters ◽  
Robert Resta
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Counseling ◽  
Graduate Training ◽  
Predictive Testing ◽  
Genetic Counselors ◽  
National Society ◽  
Informed Decision Making ◽  
Practice Model ◽  
Potential Value ◽  
Cancer Setting ◽  
Definition Of

The definition of genetic counseling has evolved from being proscriptive to the triumvirate of patient education, facilitating informed decision making, and adaptation to a risk or condition. This definition, endorsed by the National Society of Genetic Counselors, has been widely cited and used in graduate training around the globe. Despite significant advances in the roles of genetic counselors, the central tenets of counseling remain. Our practice model was previously described as psychoeducational but has evolved to psychotherapeutic to emphasize relational counseling. The goals of genetic counseling are specific, vary by subspecialty, and evolve with advances in genomic science. In the cancer setting much of genetic counseling is about cancer risk and the potential value of predictive testing to inform choices, whereas in the pediatric setting, the goal is to diagnose or determine a cause for a child’s condition.

scholarly journals ADDENDUM: Genetic counseling and testing for Alzheimer disease: joint practice guidelines of the American College of Medical Genetics and the National Society of Genetic Counselors

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 2404-2404
Author(s):  
Jill S. Goldman ◽  
Susan E. Hahn ◽  
Jennifer Williamson Catania ◽  
Susan LaRusse-Eckert ◽  
Melissa Barber Butson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Counseling ◽  
Alzheimer Disease ◽  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Medical Genetics ◽  
Genetic Counselors ◽  
National Society ◽  
Counseling And Testing

scholarly journals Genetic Counseling for Neurofibromatosis 1, Neurofibromatosis 2, and Schwannomatosis—Practice Resource of the National Society of Genetic Counselors

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 692-714
Author(s):  
Heather B. Radtke ◽  
Amanda L. Bergner ◽  
Allison L. Goetsch ◽  
Caroline McGowan ◽  
Karin Panzer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Counseling ◽  
Genetic Counselors ◽  
Neurofibromatosis 1 ◽  
National Society ◽  
Neurofibromatosis 2

scholarly journals Genetic Counseling for Fragile X Syndrome: Updated Recommendations of the National Society of Genetic Counselors

2005 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allyn McConkie-Rosell ◽  
Brenda Finucane ◽  
Amy Cronister ◽  
Liane Abrams ◽  
Robin L. Bennett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Counseling ◽  
Fragile X Syndrome ◽  
Fragile X ◽  
Genetic Counselors ◽  
National Society
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