Genetic counselors: translating genomic science into clinical practice.
In a time of emerging genetic tests and technologies, genetic counselors are faced with the challenge of translating complex genomic data into information that will aid their client's ability to learn about, understand, make, and cope with decisions relating to genetic diagnoses. The first of two companion articles in this issue examines the role of the genetic counselor, particularly in counseling individuals at risk for or diagnosed with breast cancer, in an era of high-tech health care and gene patents.
University of Washington, Medical Genetics, Box 357720, Seattle, Washington 98195-7720, USA. robinb@u.washington.edu
Robin L
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Bennett
Heather L
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Hampel
Jessica B
JB
Mandell
Joan H
JH
Marks
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D019398:Genes, BRCA1; D024522:Genes, BRCA2; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D010330:Patents as Topic; D010375:Pedigree