Practical Problems and Approaches in Genetic Counseling. Challenges in the Era of Genomic Medicine

This innovative text aims to help the genetic counselor in training and in practice prepare for the challenges arising in everyday patient scenarios, spanning genomic medicine, communication challenges, ethical issues, and emerging topics in a fast-moving field.

• Advises the practitioner on how to pre-empt and tackle problem topics in genetic counseling practice
• Tackles new and emerging challenges arising in everyday clinical scenarios
• Presents precise and targeted advice in an approachable style

Table of Contents

Preface. List of contributors.

1. Variants of uncertain significance—Variant curation and interpretation- Anya Revah-Politi. 

2. The role of race, ethnicity, and ancestry in genomic testing- Aishwarya Arjunan, Katelynn G. Sagaser, and Sally Rodriguez.

3. Research genetic testing- Natalie C. Lippa.

4. Challenging the norm of non-directive counselling- Erica Spiegel.

5. Loss and Grief in the Era of Genomic Medicine- Amanda L. Bergner.

6. Countertransference- Michelle E. Florido.

7. Challenges to Student Training in the Genomic Era- Elana Levinson.

8. Communication and documentation in electronic health records- Sara M Berger.

9. Obtaining consent with interpreters- Nina Harkavy.

10. Genetic Testing for minors- Margaret B. Menzel.

11. Obtaining consent in acute settings- Michele Disco.

12. Ethical Issues with Obtaining Consent for Predictive Genetic Testing- Jill S Goldman.

13. Emerging Specialties in Genetic Counseling: a path towards the future of genetic counselling- Natalie Vena.

14. Expanded Carrier Screening and Newborn Screening- Josie Pervola, Charlotte Close, and Alexandra Tinfow.

15. Navigating New Frontiers: What Genetic Counselors Need to Know about Genetic Therapies and Clinical Trials -Louise Bier and Hetanshi Naik. 16 .Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Genomic Medicine- Shivani B. Nazareth. Index

Biography

Priyanka R Ahimaz, MS, CGC, is an Assistant Professor of Genetic Counseling in Pediatrics, Columbia University, New York, USA. She has over 15 years of clinical experience in cardiovascular and pediatric genetics and is currently the Student Research Director of the Columbia University Genetic Counseling Program. She has held leadership roles in various national professional organizations including the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) and the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).