title: Genetic counseling in chronic disease.
abstract: The counseling of those who are affected directly or indirectly by genetic disorders had traditionally been provided by physicians and geneticists. The author, using the example of hemophilia, argues that this type of counseling should be carried out not exclusively by medical personnel, but by social workers and others trained to deal with the social and psychological implications of such diseases.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006266:Health Education; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D008297:Male; D012106:Research; D012947:Social Work; D014481:United States