Abstract
The National Health Service in Britain has responded to the increased demand for specialist genetics services by establishing a system of regional genetics centres. Provision at these centres now increasingly includes a role for specialist counselling which is seen as distinct from clinical consultation. Interviews at 29 centres found that recognition given to counselling and support varied widels. A small number of centres had developed advanced counselling protocols. Three centres provided nurse-counsellors for home visits, support during consultation, and follow-up for 90% of clinets, whilst four centres provided no specialist counselling at all. Other contrasts were found in deployment and training of counselling personnel.
Original language | German |
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Pages (from-to) | 230-235 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Medizinische Genetik |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- client-based counselling
- genetic counselling
- genetic register
- regional genetic centres