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Do we know the answers to genetic testing?

D H Cornell

    New Jersey Medicine : the Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey
    |February 1, 1997
    PubMed
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    Genetic counselors are essential due to rapid advances in prenatal screening and direct DNA testing. The Human Genome Project fuels new genetic tests, increasing the need for expert genetic counseling services.

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    Area of Science:

    • Genetics
    • Medical Genetics
    • Genetic Counseling

    Background:

    • Significant advancements in prenatal screening technologies are emerging.
    • Direct DNA testing for rare familial diseases is becoming more prevalent.
    • Societal understanding and acceptance of preconception genetic screening are increasing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the growing importance of genetic counselors in the 21st century.
    • To underscore the impact of the Human Genome Project on genetic testing availability.
    • To emphasize the value of genetic counselors in assisting physicians with complex genetic diagnoses.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current trends in prenatal and preconception genetic screening.
    • Analysis of the impact of the Human Genome Project on genetic test development.

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  • Discussion of the role of genetic counselors in integrating new diagnostic tools.

    • Main Results:

    • The increasing availability of direct DNA tests necessitates expert interpretation.
    • Genetic counselors play a crucial role in guiding patients and physicians through complex genetic information.
    • Physicians increasingly rely on specialized resources like Helix for up-to-date genetic testing information.

    Conclusions:

    • Genetic counselors will be in high demand due to rapid scientific progress.
    • The integration of advanced genetic testing requires skilled professionals for accurate diagnosis and patient support.
    • Collaboration with genetic testing databases is vital for staying abreast of diagnostic innovations.