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A profile of the genetic counsellor and genetic nurse profession in European countries

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Author	Cordier, Cristophe Lambert, Debby Voelckel, Marie Antoinette Hosterey Ugander, Ulrika Skirton, Heather
Copyright Year	2011
Abstract	Quality genetic healthcare services should be available throughout Europe. However, due to enhanced diagnostic and genetic testing options, the pressure on genetic counselling services has increased. It has been shown in many countries that appropriately trained genetic counsellors and genetic nurses can offer clinical care for patients seeking information or testing for a wide range of genetic conditions. The European Society of Human Genetics is setting up a system of accreditation for genetic counsellors, to ensure safe practice, however there has been little information about the practice and education of non-medical genetic counsellors in Europe. To collect baseline data, we approached key informants (leaders in national genetics organisations or experienced practitioners) to complete an online survey, reporting on the situation in their own country. Twenty-nine practitioners responded, providing data from 18 countries. The findings indicate huge variation in genetic counsellor numbers, roles, and education across Europe. For example, in UK and The Netherlands, there are more than four counsellors per million population, while in Germany, Hungary, Turkey, and Czech Republic, there are no non-medical counsellors. There are specific educational programmes for genetic counsellors in seven countries, but only France has a specific governing legal framework for genetic counsellors. In the post-genomic era, with added pressure on health systems due to increases in availability and use of genetic testing, these disparities are likely to result in inequalities in service provided to European citizens. This study underpins the need for a coherent European approach to accreditation of genetic counsellors.
Starting Page	19
Ending Page	24
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISSN	1868310X
Journal	Journal of Community Genetics
Volume Number	3
Issue Number	1
e-ISSN	18686001
Language	English
Publisher	Springer-Verlag
Publisher Date	2011-12-14
Publisher Place	Berlin, Heidelberg
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Genetic nurse Genetic counsellor Professional education Accreditation Gene Function Gene Therapy Public Health/Gesundheitswesen Epidemiology Human Genetics
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Epidemiology Genetics (clinical)

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