Iceland-genetic counseling services
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Published on: August 17, 2022
Vigdis Stefansdottir1, Reynir Arngrimsson, Jon J Jonsson
1Department of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, Landspitali, The National University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland, vigdisst@landspitali.is.
Abstract:
This brief report aims to give an overview of the history and current status of clinical genetics services in Iceland and specific genetic counseling considerations for Iceland's population. Presently, there are two part time medical geneticists and one full time genetic counselor with an MSc education from Cardiff, within the Department of Genetic and Molecular Medicine, based in Iceland's only tertiary healthcare facility, Landspitali, the National University Hospital. An oncologist (20 %) also contributes to the cancer genetic counseling service. In addition, a pediatric medical geneticist has a 25 % appointment at the Children's Hospital. No other health care organization offers genetic counseling, and there are no private genetic counseling services.
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