Genetic counseling has been shown to empower patients, decrease genetic test ordering errors and decrease healthcare costs. Yet even with all these benefits, many people face challenges accessing genetic counselors when they need one. New legislation — H.R. 7083 the...
If you’re considering starting a family, you may have some concerns about possible genetic or heritable conditions that you could pass on to your child. Meeting with a genetic counselor can give you more information and help you decide on next steps, but you may...
While many genetic disorders are diagnosed in infancy or childhood, some don’t reveal themselves until later in life. If you’re an adult who is wondering if your symptoms or the symptoms affecting family members may be due to an inherited genetic...
Some 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. For the vast majority of them, the disease is the result of an unpredictable perfect storm of lifestyle and genetic factors. But a small minority of people who have Alzheimer’s disease — fewer...
If you have ever had genetic testing and counseling, you probably have some understanding of the process, but likely have not given much thought to how a person actually becomes a genetic counselor. Who are genetic counselors? What do they do? More importantly, how...