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Genetic Counseling: A Transnational Perspective
Author(s) -
Elackatt Niby J.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of genetic counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.867
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 1573-3599
pISSN - 1059-7700
DOI - 10.1007/s10897-013-9600-8
Subject(s) - genetic counseling , globe , perspective (graphical) , genetic testing , public health , human genetics , medicine , medical education , family medicine , psychology , nursing , genetics , biology , artificial intelligence , computer science , gene , ophthalmology
Although the basic goal and components of genetic counseling appears to be the same across the globe, judged by my experiences there are significant differences in the provision of genetic counseling services in Australasia (Australia and New Zealand) and India. There is poor recognition of the professional status of a genetic counselor in India at present. This may be partly because genetic counseling itself is a relatively new discipline within the medical field in India, although some types of genetic services and research have been conducted since 1960s. In this paper, I aim to provide insight from my personal transnational experiences.