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Genetic counseling: an appraisal
Author(s) -
Reynolds Beverly Dev.,
Puck Mary H.,
Robinson Arthur
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
clinical genetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.543
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1399-0004
pISSN - 0009-9163
DOI - 10.1111/j.1399-0004.1974.tb01680.x
Subject(s) - genetic counseling , family medicine , etiology , psychology , clinical psychology , medicine , psychiatry , genetics , biology
From personal interviews with former consultands, we have learned much about the effectiveness and impact of our genetic counseling services during the past decade. Counseling has been well received and understood by most recipients. Consultands make rational decisions regarding family planning in post‐counseling years. Factors have been identified which limit the effectiveness of genetic counseling. Former counselees are valuable critics, offering excellent suggestions for improving service, many of which have been incorporated into our current procedures. Continued follow‐up of patients and evaluation of results are necessary concomitants of a successful genetic counseling program.