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Confronting Racism, Oppression, & Inequity in Genetic & Genomic Medicine

4.26.2022

The NSGC is committed to confronting the unjust use of genetic information which leads to the oppression of people of color and other marginalized communities. These actions have contributed to a dire public health crisis, systemic racism, and health inequity. NSGC believes that the genetics community has a responsibility to acknowledge and address past and current injustices by building trust with systemically marginalized communities, taking steps to mitigate health disparities, and pursuing equity in access to genetic and genomic medicine for the patients and communities we serve.

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ASBrS-NSGC Joint Statement of Medical Societies Regarding Genetic Testing Requirements

2.7.2021

In an effort to emphasize the importance of genetic testing and to facilitate high-value genetics services by all clinicians, the ASBrS and the NSGC recognize the common goal of delivering quality genetic testing as part of optimal patient care for our patients.

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Human Cloning By Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) For Reproductive or Therapeutic Purposes

4.23.2018

Cloning by somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) involves replacing the nucleus of an egg cell with the nucleus of a somatic cell from a donor, to create a zygote with the same nuclear DNA as the donor.

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Reproductive Healthcare

4.12.2018

NSGC supports the ability of genetic counselors to communicate accurate, unbiased information about the complete range of reproductive options.

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Workplace Wellness Programs

9.13.2017

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) believes that any request for genetic information from a workplace wellness program must be predicated on an evidence base that demonstrates improved health outcomes. Genetic information should be defined in accordance with GINA to include family health history and genetic test results of individuals and family members. 

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