Overview

This innovative text aims to help the genetic counselor in training and in practice prepare for the challenges arising in everyday patient scenarios, spanning genomic medicine, communication challenges, ethical issues, and emerging topics in a fast-moving field. Advises the practitioner on how to pre-empt and tackle problem topics in genetic counseling practice Tackles new and emerging challenges arising in everyday clinical scenarios Presents precise and targeted advice in an approachable style

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Author:   Priyanka Ahimaz
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Weight:   0.230kg
ISBN:  

9781032495668

ISBN 10:   1032495669
Pages:   112
Publication Date:   29 August 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1.Variants of uncertain significance—Variant curation and interpretation 2.The role of race, ethnicity, and ancestry in genomic testing 3.Research genetic testing 4.Challenging the norm of non-directive counselling 5. Loss and Grief in the Era of Genomic Medicine 6.Countertransference 7.Challenges to Student Training in the Genomic Era 8.Communication and documentation in electronic health records 9.Obtaining consent with interpreters 10.Genetic Testing for minors 11.Obtaining consent in acute settings 12.Ethical Issues with Obtaining Consent for Predictive Genetic Testing 13.Emerging Specialties in Genetic Counseling: a path towards the future of genetic counselling 14.Expanded Carrier Screening and Newborn Screening 15.Navigating New Frontiers: What Genetic Counselors Need to Know about Genetic Therapies and Clinical Trials 16 .Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Genomic Medicine

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Priyanka R Ahimaz, MS, CGC, is an Assistant Professor of Genetic Counseling in Pediatrics, Columbia University, New York, USA. She has over 15 years of clinical experience in cardiovascular and pediatric genetics and is currently the Student Research Director of the Columbia University Genetic Counseling Program. She has held leadership roles in various national professional organizations including the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) and the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).

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