Inside the room: scientists watch how genetic counselors guide patients through tough news

NCT ID NCT06280833

Summary

This study aimed to better understand the role genetic counselors play in patient care, particularly how they address emotional and social needs. Researchers observed counseling sessions and interviewed counselors at the National Institutes of Health to learn how they help patients understand risks, diagnoses, and cope with difficult emotions. The goal was to document their approaches to improve future training and care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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