Genetic Counseling

"Genetic Counseling" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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An educational process that provides information and advice to individuals or families about a genetic condition that may affect them. The purpose is to help individuals make informed decisions about marriage, reproduction, and other health management issues based on information about the genetic disease, the available diagnostic tests, and management programs. Psychosocial support is usually offered.

Descriptor ID	D005817
MeSH Number(s)	H01.158.273.343.385.500.384 N02.421.308.400
Concept/Terms	Genetic Counseling Genetic Counseling Counseling, Genetic Genetic Counseling, Prenatal Genetic Counseling, Prenatal Prenatal Genetic Counseling

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Natural Sciences [H]
Natural Science Disciplines [H01]
Biological Science Disciplines [H01.158]
Biology [H01.158.273]
Genetics [H01.158.273.343]
Human Genetics [H01.158.273.343.385]
Genetics, Medical [H01.158.273.343.385.500]
Genetic Counseling [H01.158.273.343.385.500.384]
Health Care [N]
Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services [N02]
Health Services [N02.421]
Genetic Services [N02.421.308]
Genetic Counseling [N02.421.308.400]

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Bar chart showing 36 publications over 18 distinct years, with a maximum of 4 publications in 2004 and 2008

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1994	0	1	1
1995	0	1	1
1996	0	1	1
2000	0	1	1
2004	3	1	4
2005	3	0	3
2006	2	1	3
2007	1	1	2
2008	1	3	4
2009	2	1	3
2010	2	0	2
2011	1	0	1
2012	1	0	1
2013	2	0	2
2016	1	0	1
2018	1	2	3
2019	0	1	1
2020	1	1	2

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Allen CG, Ritchie JB, Morrison H, Lauzon SD, Nichols M, Schiffman JD, Hughes Halbert C, Welch BM. A thematic analysis of health information technology use among cancer genetic counselors. J Genet Couns. 2021 02; 30(1):170-179.

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Ritchie JB, Allen CG, Morrison H, Nichols M, Lauzon SD, Schiffman JD, Hughes Halbert C, Welch BM. Utilization of health information technology among cancer genetic counselors. Mol Genet Genomic Med. 2020 08; 8(8):e1315.

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Al-Haddad C, Bashour Z, Farah L, Bayram L, Merabe Z, Ma'luf R, Alameddine R, Eid T, Geara F, Wilson M, Brennan R, Jeha S, Ghanem K, Yousef RA, Farah R, Noun P, Yassine N, Inati A, Muwakkit S, Abboud M, Tarek N, Hamideh D, Saab R. Establishment of a formal program for retinoblastoma: Feasibility of clinical coordination across borders and impact on outcome. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 11; 66(11):e27959.

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Cartmell KB, Sterba KR, Pickett K, Zapka J, Alberg AJ, Sood AJ, Esnaola NF. Availability of patient-centered cancer support services: A statewide survey of cancer centers. PLoS One. 2018; 13(3):e0194649.

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Hershberger RE, Givertz MM, Ho CY, Judge DP, Kantor PF, McBride KL, Morales A, Taylor MRG, Vatta M, Ware SM. Genetic Evaluation of Cardiomyopathy-A Heart Failure Society of America Practice Guideline. J Card Fail. 2018 May; 24(5):281-302.

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Brown KL, Flume PA. Pediatric and Adult Recommendations Vary for Sibling Testing in Cystic Fibrosis. J Genet Couns. 2018 09; 27(5):1049-1054.

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Quinn VF, Meiser B, Kirk J, Tucker KM, Watts KJ, Rahman B, Peate M, Saunders C, Geelhoed E, Gleeson M, Barlow-Stewart K, Field M, Harris M, Antill YC, Cicciarelli L, Crowe K, Bowen MT, Mitchell G. Streamlined genetic education is effective in preparing women newly diagnosed with breast cancer for decision making about treatment-focused genetic testing: a randomized controlled noninferiority trial. Genet Med. 2017 04; 19(4):448-456.

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Williams PH, Shore L, Sineath M, Quill J, Warner B, Keith J, Walker D, Wienke S, Flavin S, Strange C. Genetics' influence on patient experiences with a rare chronic disorder: a photovoice study of living with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Nurs Clin North Am. 2013 Dec; 48(4):627-36.

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Edwards JG. The transnational alliance for genetic counseling: promoting international communication and collaboration. J Genet Couns. 2013 Dec; 22(6):688-9.

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Halbert CH, Kessler L, Collier A, Weathers B, Stopfer J, Domchek S, McDonald JA. Low rates of African American participation in genetic counseling and testing for BRCA1/2 mutations: racial disparities or just a difference? J Genet Couns. 2012 Oct; 21(5):676-83.

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