Rapid advances in elucidating the genetic basis of disease have resulted in the need for both primary care and specialty physicians to perform genetic risk assessment in their practi...
History is important in assessing the need for genetic counseling including:
Documented medical history of both the patient and the patient's family.
Parental (or caregiver...
Following diagnosis of a particular condition, genetic counseling allows discussion of presently available treatment options and facilitates further medical or surgical care ...
All genetic counseling sessions should result in the generation of a formal report to the referring physician, describing the indications for counseling, risk ass...
Hampel, H, Bennett RL, Buchanan A, et al; for Guideline Development Group, American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Professional Practice and Guidelines Committe...
Z31.5 Encounter for genetic counseling
Z13.79 Encounter for other screening for genetic and chromosomal anomalies
Z84.81 Family history of carrier of genetic disease
Z31.430 Encounter of femal...
Patient autonomy is the central tenet of genetic counseling, with provision of sufficient support to make informed decisions
The United States Preventative Services Task Force recommend...
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