Guide to Genetic Counseling

List of Contributors xi

Preface xv

Acknowledgment xvii

1 The Practice and Profession of Genetic Counseling 1
Robert G. Resta

2 Building a Working Alliance Through Culturally Conscious Interviewing 43
Gayun Chan-Smutko

3 Family History: An Essential Tool 85
Jane L. Schuette and Diane R. Koeller

4 Understanding the Counseling in Genetic Counseling Practice 123
Luba Djurdjinovic

5 Patient-Centered Communication and Providing Information in Genetic Counseling 147
Jehannine (J9) Austin

6 Evaluating and Using Genetic Testing 175
Natasha Strande and Karen E. Wain

7 The Medical Genetics Evaluation 221
Shane C. Quinonez

8 Thinking It all Through: Case Preparation and Management 239
Lauren E. Hipp and Wendy R. Uhlmann

9 Inclusion, Inclusivity, and Inclusiveness in Genetic Counseling: On Being an Authentic and Collaborative Community of Providers 271
Annie K. Bao, Deanna R. Darnes, and Liann H. Jimmons

10 Health Disparities and Opportunities for Equity in Genetic Counseling 319
Nadine Channaoui, Altovise T. Ewing-Crawford, Barbara W. Harrison, and Vivian Y. Pan

11 Genetic Counselors in the Healthcare Ecosystem: Navigating Policies, Payment and Professional Advocacy 355
Gillian W. Hooker and Katie Lang

12 Ethical Genetic Counseling Practice 391
Curtis R. Coughlin II and Kelly E. Ormond

13 Genetic Counseling Research: Understanding the Basics 427
Sarah Scollon and Beverly M. Yashar

14 Clinical Supervision: Strategies for Receiving and Providing Direction, Guidance, and Support 469
Monica Marvin

15 Professional Identities, Evolving Roles, Expanding Opportunities 503
Erica Ramos

16 Examining Our Work through Case Presentations 541
Richard Dineen, Logan B. Karns, Matthew J. Thomas, and Barry S. Tong

References 605

Index 609

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• Genética médica
• Aconselhamento médico

Family history; psychosocial counseling; patient education; risk communication; patient-focused medical genetics evaluation; genetic testing; inclusive practice; health equity; bioethics; genomic medicine; public health; genetic counseling