Genetic counseling and oncology: proposed approaches for collaborative care delivery
Powers, J.; Spielman, K.; Mueller, R.; Batson, M.; Pundock, S.; Arutyunova, A.; Symecko, H.; Domchek, S.
Canadian Journal of Urology 26(5 Suppl 2: 57-59
2019
ISSN/ISBN: 1195-9479 PMID: 31629436 Document Number: 698975
Demand for cancer genetic counseling has grown rapidly in recent years as germline genomic information has integrated into cancer care. There are currently an insufficient number of genetic counselors (GC) to address genetic testing need through traditional pre- and post-test counseling. Alternative genetic counseling frameworks, discussed here, are under study to increase access to genetic testing while optimizing the skillsets of existent master's-trained GCs.