The role of the genetic counselor in a perinatal unit.
Perinatal units are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of a genetic counselor in a multidisciplinary team. As such, genetic counselors have the opportunity to contribute to the complex and labor-intensive care of high-risk patients in the perinatal setting. Their role is ever changing to fit this evolving and growing field which, although often difficult and challenging, can also be very rewarding.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New England Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02111.
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D005314:Embryonic and Fetal Development / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D010500:Perinatology / Q000639:trends*; D011247:Pregnancy; D018566:Pregnancy, High-Risk / Q000235:genetics