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Descriptor
English
:
Genetic Counseling
Descriptor
Spanish
:
consejo genético
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Aconselhamento Genético
Synonyms
English
:
Counseling, Genetic
Genetic Counseling, Prenatal
Prenatal Genetic Counseling
Tree Number:
H01.158.273.343.385.500.384
N02.421.308.400
Definition
English
:
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.
See Related
English
:
Directive Counseling
Eugenics
Genetic Techniques
Preconception Care
History Note
English
:
73
Allowable Qualifiers
English
:
CL
classification
EC
economics
ES
ethics
HI
history
LJ
legislation & jurisprudence
MT
methods
OG
organization & administration
PX
psychology
ST
standards
SN
statistics & numerical data
SD
supply & distribution
TD
trends
Record Number:
5950
Unique Identifier:
D005817
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