Genetic Counseling

Classified by NCI Thesaurus as Behavioral, Psychological or Informational Intervention
NCI Thesaurus NCIT:C15240

Genetic Counseling

Definition

The process whereby an expert in hereditary disorders provides information about risk and clinical burden of a disorder or disorders to patients or relatives in families with genetic disorders as an aid to making informed and responsible decisions about marriage, children, early diagnosis, and handling disability.

Also known as Genetic Counseling — per NCIT

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