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A genetic counselor's journey from provider to patient: a mother's story

    Journal of Genetic Counseling
    |September 18, 2008
    PubMed

    As genetic counselors, we frequently offer support and information while shielding ourselves emotionally from the heartbreaking situations faced by our patients. To experience such circumstances firsthand changes our perspective on the world, ourselves, our relationships, and, inevitably, our role as genetic counselors. No one asks to be in the position of having to make a decision about one's pregnancy, but such experiences may help us, as a profession, reflect on and improve our counseling. It is my hope that this personal account will provide other counselors with a real-life example they may draw upon when supporting patients in crisis. Here is my story.

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