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Psychiatric genetic counseling: A mapping exercise
Author(s) -
Moldovan Ramona,
McGhee Kevin A.,
Coviello Domenico,
Hamang Anniken,
Inglis Angela,
Ingvoldstad Malmgren Charlotta,
JohanssonSoller Maria,
Laurino Mercy,
Meiser Bettina,
Murphy Lauren,
Paneque Milena,
Papsuev Oleg,
Pawlak Joanna,
Rovira Moreno Eulàlia,
SerraJuhe Clara,
ShkediRafid Shiri,
Laing Nakita,
Voelckel MarieAntoinette,
Watson Melanie,
Austin Jehannine C.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
american journal of medical genetics part b: neuropsychiatric genetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.393
H-Index - 126
eISSN - 1552-485X
pISSN - 1552-4841
DOI - 10.1002/ajmg.b.32735
Subject(s) - specialty , service (business) , genetic counseling , professional development , medicine , medical education , psychology , psychiatry , business , marketing , biology , genetics
Psychiatric genetic counseling (PGC) is gradually developing globally, with countries in various stages of development. In some, PGC is established as a service or as part of research projects while in others, it is just emerging as a concept. In this article, we describe the current global landscape of this genetic counseling specialty and this field's professional development. Drawing on information provided by expert representatives from 16 countries, we highlight the following: (a) current understanding of PGC; (b) availability of services for patients; (c) availability of training; (d) healthcare system disparities and cultural differences impacting practice; and (e) anticipated challenges going forward.