Um conselheiro genético certificado é alguém que estudou e treinou em genética e aconselhamento. O papel de um conselheiro genético é multifacetado e envolve a educação de indivíduos e famílias sobre doenças raras, incluindo suas causas e potencial sintomas. 

Em geral, um conselheiro genético certificado é aquele que possui um título de mestre em um programa de treinamento credenciado. Eles também serão aprovados no exame nacional do Conselho Americano de Aconselhamento Genitico. 

Os papéis de um conselheiro genético certificado

  • Educator – informing patients about the types, causes and symptoms of rare diseases. They also educate patients and families about the different types of inheritance patterns for genetic syndromes, and how a child may be at greater risk for a rare disease based on the genetic health of their parents. They are also able to educate families about the different types of genetic screening and testing available. They can explain each testing process, what it entails, and what its results might show. 
  • Counselor – certified genetic counselors provide emotional support for rare disease patients and their families. They are able to help families navigate what may be a long, complicated and stressful process. Undergoing genetic screening and testing, facing an increased risk of a rare disease, or a confirmed rare disease diagnosis is difficult. Expert emotional support and counseling is critical throughout the entirety of the process. 
  • Co-ordinator – as medical experts, certified genetic counselors are able to help coordinate the different medical teams and care options for rare disease patients. They can translate medical jargon, and explain the options for both the short and long term management of a rare disease and its Sintomas

Como encontrar um conselheiro genético certificado

Encontrar um conselheiro genético certificado às vezes pode ser difícil. Isso pode ser devido ao local onde o indivíduo mora ou à falta de disponibilidade em sua área. Aconselhamento genitico os serviços estão em alta demanda, à medida que aumenta a conscientização sobre o rastreamento genético e as pessoas estão mais conscientes de seus testes genéticos e opções de análise.

This has led to the development of virtual genetic counseling services. The goal of these services is to make it easier, and faster, for genetic counselors and rare disease patients to connect. They also aim to connect families to a global network of rare disease experts and counselors. This in turn reduces waiting times, and improves accessibility.

Finding the right genetic counselor is important. It is advisable to use a genetic counseling service that connects patients only to certified genetic counselors. 

 

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