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The Genetic Counselor as an amazing tool in your medical armamentarium: As the genome becomes better understood new medical challenges will become evident. The tools to best educate ourselves and to assist our patients as they need to determine the w’s: when, who and why should someone undergo genetic testing. The what do I do after I know I have a genetic predisposition to a disease is an entire challenge on to itself that we must as health care providers help guide our patients . A team approach made up of genetic counselors, medical staff and possibly psychological staff will offer the most comprehensive care when genetic issues arise. Cathy Wicklund helps us understand the role of the genetic counselor and the ways they can help our patients with regards to genetic health testing.

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The Genetic Counselor as an amazing tool in your medical armamentarium: As the genome becomes better understood new medical challenges will become evident. The tools to best educate ourselves and to assist our patients as they need to determine the w’s: when, who and why should someone undergo genetic testing. The what do I do after I know I have a genetic predisposition to a disease is an entire challenge on to itself that we must as health care providers help guide our patients . A team approach made up of genetic counselors, medical staff and possibly psychological staff will offer the most comprehensive care when genetic issues arise. Cathy Wicklund helps us understand the role of the genetic counselor and the ways they can help our patients with regards to genetic health testing.

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