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July 8, 2026Journal of Genetic Counseling

FAQs About the Genetic Counseling Profession: Establishment and Growth Around the World

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MPMilena PanequeBRB. RibeiroLGLídia Guimarães

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Overview

Exploratory study identifies challenges and strategies for advancing genetic counseling worldwide.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the factors affecting the establishment of genetic counseling as a profession globally.
  • Conducted an exploratory qualitative study through interviews with key professionals in genetic counseling.
  • Analyzed data using reflexive thematic analysis.
  • Identified themes related to the growth and establishment of genetic counseling.
  • Three overarching themes identified: misunderstandings about the profession, diverse evolution routes, and strategies for development.
  • Genetic counseling profession evolves through four stages: early, emerging, established, and consolidated.
  • Developed a set of FAQs to aid decision-makers and professionals in understanding and supporting genetic counseling.

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Paneque et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4dea28d2ea289ef6284019https://doi.org/10.1002/jgc4.70254
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