Issue 4/2012
Content (15 Articles)
In Memoriam: Rose Grobstein (1917–2011)
Liane J. Abrams, Judith Benkendorf, Logan B. Karns, Kathryn Spitzer Kim
Identification of Individuals at Risk for Lynch Syndrome Using Targeted Evaluations and Genetic Testing: National Society of Genetic Counselors and the Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Colorectal Cancer Joint Practice Guideline
Scott M. Weissman, Randall Burt, James Church, Steve Erdman, Heather Hampel, Spring Holter, Kory Jasperson, Matt F. Kalady, Joy Larsen Haidle, Henry T. Lynch, Selvi Palaniappan, Paul E. Wise, Leigha Senter
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia/Cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C): A Review of Molecular and Clinical Literature
Brittney Murray
Counseling Adolescents and the Challenges for Genetic Counselors
Alice Callard, Jessica Williams, Heather Skirton
What Information Do Cancer Genetic Counselees Prioritize?
Afsaneh Hayat Roshanai, Claudia Lampic, Charlotta Ingvoldstad, Marie Stenmark Askmalm, Chathrine Bjorvatn, Richard Rosenquist, Karin Nordin
Delivering a Pharmacogenetic Service: Is There a Role for Genetic Counselors?
Alice Callard, William Newman, Katherine Payne
Information Related to Prenatal Genetic Counseling: Interpretation by Adolescents, Effects on Risk Perception and Ethical Implications
Philippe A. Melas, Susanne Georgsson Öhman, Niklas Juth, The-Hung Bui
Bias in the Reporting of Family History: Implications for Clinical Care
Elissa M. Ozanne, Adrienne O’Connell, Colleen Bouzan, Phil Bosinoff, Taryn Rourke, Dana Dowd, Brian Drohan, Fred Millham, Pat Griffin, Elkan F. Halpern, Alan Semine, Kevin S. Hughes
Genetic Counseling and Testing for FSHD (Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy) in the Israeli Population
Miri Yanoov-Sharav, Esther Leshinsky-Silver, Sarit Cohen, Chana Vinkler, Marina Michelson, Tally Lerman-Sagie, Mira Ginzberg, Menahem Sadeh, Dorit Lev
Mothers’ Perspectives on Their Child’s Mental Illness as Compared to Other Complex Disorders in Their Family: Insights to Inform Genetic Counseling Practice
Denise M. Lautenbach, Susan Hiraki, MaryAnn W. Campion, Jehannine C. Austin
Effects of a Documentary Film on Public Stigma Related to Mental Illness Among Genetic Counselors
Kelly Anderson, Jehannine C. Austin
Breaking Difficult News in a Cross-cultural Setting: a Qualitative Study about Latina Mothers of Children with Down Syndrome
Kayla M. Sheets, Bonnie J. Baty, Juan Carlos Vázquez, John C. Carey, Wendy L. Hobson
Giving and Withholding of Information following Genomic Screening: Challenges Identified in a Study of Primary Care Physicians in Estonia
Liis Leitsalu, Laura Hercher, Andres Metspalu
Defining the Role of Laboratory Genetic Counselor
Susan Christian, Margaret Lilley, Stacey Hume, Patrick Scott, Martin Somerville
Explanatory Models of Illness May Facilitate Cultural Competence in Genetic Counseling
Peter James B. Abad