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genetic counselor, a health professional academically and clinically prepared to communicate genetic, medical, and technical information about the occurrence, or risk of occurrence, of a genetic condition or birth defect. As part of a genetic delivery services team, the genetic counselor consults with individuals, and/or their families, about their birth defects or genetic disorders, their risk for inherited conditions, and their options. A masters' degree in genetic counseling is usually required; the American Board of Genetic Counseling provides certification. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I strongly suggest you ask your health care professional for a referral to a genetic counselor in your area, or find one yourself by going to www. However, the vast majority of the participants expressed they were not encouraged to meet with the parent of a disabled child by either their genetic counselor or other medical personnel, were not provided information regarding future quality of life issues for a child with a disability, and were not provided either the positive or negative aspects of giving birth to a child with a disability (Roberts et al. Either there isn't enough collagen or the collagen that's made is abnormal," says Melanie Pepin, a genetic counselor at the University of Washington. |
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