genetic counseling
noun
: guidance relating to genetic disorders that is provided by a medical professional typically to individuals with an increased risk of having a child with such a disorder
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Most clinicians cannot keep up with the genetics factors that play into drug reactions (a specialty called pharmacogenetics) and genetic counseling in addition to their own areas of work.
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Ellen Matloff, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
In addition to having a women's center, services will be available for chemotherapy, radiation treatment, CT scans, research and supportive care services like genetic counseling and social work.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 8 June 2024
Early diagnosis during pregnancy and genetic counseling can help improve outcomes.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 10 Sep. 2023
National medical guidelines currently recommend genetic counseling and genetic testing for all people with pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer and prostate cancer.
—Deepti Babu, STAT, 17 Aug. 2023
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Ellen Matloff, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
In addition to having a women's center, services will be available for chemotherapy, radiation treatment, CT scans, research and supportive care services like genetic counseling and social work.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 8 June 2024
Early diagnosis during pregnancy and genetic counseling can help improve outcomes.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 10 Sep. 2023
National medical guidelines currently recommend genetic counseling and genetic testing for all people with pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer and prostate cancer.
—Deepti Babu, STAT, 17 Aug. 2023
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“Genetic counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genetic%20counseling. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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