Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
genetic counseling
ge·net·ic coun·sel·ing [ jeh-neh-tik kown-suh-ling ]
Subclass of:
Medical Genetics specialty;
Genetics service
Definitions related to genetic counseling:
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A communication process between a specially trained health professional and a person concerned about the genetic risk of disease. The person's family and personal medical history may be discussed, and counseling may lead to genetic testing.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An educational process that provides information and advice to individuals or families about a genetic condition that may affect them. The purpose is to help individuals make informed decisions about marriage, reproduction, and other health management issues based on information about the genetic disease, the available diagnostic tests, and management programs. Psychosocial support is usually offered.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Educational process that provides information and advice to individuals or families about a genetic condition that may affect them; the purpose is to help individuals make informed decisions about marriage, reproduction, and other health management issues based on information about the genetic disease, the available diagnostic tests, and management programs; psychosocial support is usually offered.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Genetic counseling provides information and support to people who have, or may be at risk for, genetic disorders. A genetic counselor meets with you to discuss genetic risks. The counseling may be for yourself or a family member. Or you may get it when you are planning or expecting a baby. You may follow up with genetic testing. There are many reasons to seek genetic counseling. You may consider it if you Have a personal or family history of a genetic condition or birth defect; Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant after age 35; Already have a child with a genetic disorder or birth defect; Have had two or more pregnancy losses or a baby who died; Have had ultrasound or screening tests that suggest a possible problem. Genetics Home ReferenceMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The process whereby an expert in hereditary disorders provides information about risk and clinical burden of a disorder or disorders to patients or relatives in families with genetic disorders as an aid to making informed and responsible decisions about marriage, children, early diagnosis, and handling disability.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Use of an interactive helping process focusing on assisting an individual, family, or group, manifesting or at risk for developing or transmitting a birth defect or genetic condition, to copeNursing Interventions ClassificationUniversity of Iowa, 2007
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Genetic counseling, in medicine, process of communication in which a specially trained professional meets with an individual, couple, or family who is affected by a genetic disorder or who is at risk of passing on an inherited disorder. Some of the first genetic counseling clinics were established...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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