title: Contemporary genetic counseling.
abstract: Genetic counseling is a specialty service integrally related to obstetrics and gynecology. This article discusses the genetic counseling resources available to the obstetrician gynecologist, including contact with referral centers near their practice and web-based resources for current genetic information. Indications for genetic counseling that incorporate new approaches and technologies are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Two Medical Park, Columbia, SC 29203, USA. jedwards@uscmed.sc.edu
authors.forename: Janice G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling / Q000639:trends; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000235:genetics; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000379:methods*; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D009774:Obstetrics; D010820:Physicians; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D016387:Women's Health