Social Effects of Genetic Counselling

Genetic Counselling in Schizophrenia

Sir, On the basis of the data that they had collected, Parmeshwaran et al.(1999) concluded that a significant relationship exists between phases of the lunar synodic cycle and the development of psychiatric morbidity. From a methodological perspective, I have a reservation about their validity of their conclusions : Parmeshwaran et al.(1999) studied patients at the time of admission and not at ...

Odds in genetic counselling.

Prospective study of genetic counselling.

A prospective study was carried out on 200 consecutive subjects seen for counselling (consultands) for serious genetic disorders. Educational and social background of consultands and their knowledge and understanding of their particular problem were assessed before counselling, and their response was determined immediately afterwards and three months and two years later by an independent observ...

Ethical aspects of genetic counselling.

Ethical issues encountered in genetic counseling are examined in a general discussion, by a British specialist in clinical genetics, of the proper role of the genetic counselor. The counselor provides complete and accurate information on genetic conditions and presents reproductive options in an impartial, non-directive manner appropriate to the comprehension of the patient. Although the auth...

Recommendations for genetic counselling related to genetic

The main goal of the EuroGentest Network of Excellence (www.eurogentest.org) is to improve the quality of genetic testing. As patients' understanding of the results and consequences of the test is an integral part of genetic testing, EuroGentest also aims at improving the quality of genetic counselling services associated with genetic testing, across Europe. One of the goals is to establish rec...