Genetic Counselors

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1. 01Provide counseling to patient and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance.
2. 02Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.
3. 03Provide genetic counseling in specified areas of clinical genetics, such as obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology and neurology.
4. 04Discuss testing options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions.
5. 05Interview patients or review medical records to obtain comprehensive patient or family medical histories, and document findings.
6. 06Provide patients with information about the inheritance of conditions such as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and various forms of cancer.
7. 07Interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians.
8. 08Write detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts to patients or referring physicians.
9. 09Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in genetics.
10. 10Assess patients' psychological or emotional needs, such as those relating to stress, fear of test results, financial issues, and marital conflicts to make referral recommendations or assist patients in managing test outcomes.
11. 11Determine or coordinate treatment plans by requesting laboratory services, reviewing genetics or counseling literature, and considering histories or diagnostic data.
12. 12Explain diagnostic procedures such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS), ultrasound, fetal blood sampling, and amniocentesis.

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