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Genetic Counseling Status and Perspectives Based on a 2018 Professional Survey in Korea
Annals of Laboratory Medicine ; : 232-237, 2020.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-785396
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Genetic counseling (GC) provides many benefits, including the identification of patients appropriate for testing, patient education, and medical management. We evaluated the current status of and challenges faced by GC practitioners in Korean hospitals.

METHODS:

An electronic survey was designed and conducted in 52 certified laboratory physicians belonging to the Korean Society of Laboratory Medicine, from August to September 2018. The questionnaires addressed three main categories of information (1) current status of GC in hospitals; (2) essential qualifications of GC practitioners; and (3) challenges and perspectives for GC. Fisher's exact test was applied to analyze categorical data.

RESULTS:

Among a total of 52 participants who initially responded, 12 (23.1%) were performing GC either by direct or indirect care. GC clinics were opened regularly for one (33.3%) or more than three sessions (25.0%) per week; most respondents spent more time for pre-visit activities than in-person visits, both for a initial visit patient and for a follow-up visit patient. All laboratory physicians provided genetic information to their patients. Most recommended family genetic testing when indicated (91.7%), discussed disease management (75.0%), and/or ordered additional genetic testing (58.3%), and some referred patients to other specialists (8.3%).

CONCLUSIONS:

Both patients and laboratory physicians concede the advantage of GC performed by clinical geneticists; however, the practice of GC involves several challenges and raises some concerns. The cost and support required to implement GC need to be addressed in order to provide qualified GC in Korea.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Specialization / Genetic Testing / Patient Education as Topic / Surveys and Questionnaires / Follow-Up Studies / Disease Management / Genetic Counseling / Korea Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Annals of Laboratory Medicine Year: 2020 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Specialization / Genetic Testing / Patient Education as Topic / Surveys and Questionnaires / Follow-Up Studies / Disease Management / Genetic Counseling / Korea Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Annals of Laboratory Medicine Year: 2020 Type: Article