September 11, 2025

Navigating complexity: How shifting abortion regulations impacted prenatal genetic counselors practicing in restrictive states from 2020 to 2024.

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DHDavid W. Holman NSNicki Smith DBDanielle Bessett

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Qualitative analysis reveals changes in genetic counseling practices in states with restrictive abortion laws, suggesting new challenges in care delivery.

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Changes in prenatal genetic counseling were noted due to varying state abortion policies, impacting how counselors interact with patients and manage documentation.
Evidence from focus groups showed that counselors in restrictive states adapted their approaches to patient care, navigating complex legal landscapes while supporting clients.
Qualitative data was collected from genetic counselors in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana using reflexive thematic analysis to uncover nuanced experiences under different legislative conditions.
Understanding these dynamics helps inform supportive measures for genetic counselors and healthcare institutions coping with evolving abortion regulations.

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Holman et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2a9c304ab598fffb89df8 https://doi.org/10.1002/jgc4.70103

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September 11, 2025

Navigating complexity: How shifting abortion regulations impacted prenatal genetic counselors practicing in restrictive states from 2020 to 2024.

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DHDavid W. Holman NSNicki Smith DBDanielle Bessett

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Qualitative analysis reveals changes in genetic counseling practices in states with restrictive abortion laws, suggesting new challenges in care delivery.

Key Points

Changes in prenatal genetic counseling were noted due to varying state abortion policies, impacting how counselors interact with patients and manage documentation.
Evidence from focus groups showed that counselors in restrictive states adapted their approaches to patient care, navigating complex legal landscapes while supporting clients.
Qualitative data was collected from genetic counselors in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana using reflexive thematic analysis to uncover nuanced experiences under different legislative conditions.
Understanding these dynamics helps inform supportive measures for genetic counselors and healthcare institutions coping with evolving abortion regulations.

Cite This Study

Holman et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2a9c304ab598fffb89df8 https://doi.org/10.1002/jgc4.70103

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