Difficult news has been described as any news that adversely and seriously affects an individual's view of their future. Research in oncology genetic counseling demonstrated that individuals do not prefer...Read More

Individuals that have gynecologic reproductive organs with pathogenic variants in BRCA1 or BRCA2 (“BRCA-positive”) have an increased risk of developing high-grade serous ovarian cancer...Read More

We defined orienting language in genetic counseling sessions as ‘language intended to direct focus to a particular aspect of the counseling process; a physical, emotional, or cognitive space; or an...Read More

Genetic services are increasingly provided by non-genetics healthcare professionals (NGHPs) with minimal formal training in genetics/genomics. Research demonstrates gaps in knowledge and clinical practices in...Read More

Disclosure is the act of sharing a stigmatized identity, and members of the LGBTQ+ community make decisions related to disclosure multiple times throughout their life. Disclosure in medical settings can impact...Read More

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive and often fatal neurological disease. However, very little is known about the attitudes toward SMA carrier screening among Chinese pregnant people. In this...Read More

Professional interpreters are an integral component of healthcare for Spanish-speaking individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). Research has demonstrated that errors in interpretation are common and can...Read More

Research suggests variants of uncertain significance (VUSs) present a variety of challenges for genetic counselors (GCs), nongenetics clinicians, and patients. Multigene cancer panels reveal more VUSs than single...Read More

Clinical and familial factors predict psychological distress after genetic testing for cancer susceptibility. However, the contribution of an individual's psychological background to such distress is unclear....Read More

Neither direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing nor predictive genetic testing for adult-onset conditions is recommended for minor children due to ethical concerns and low clinical utility. However, parents with...Read More