Critical components of genomic medicine practice for non‐genetics healthcare professionals: Genetic counselors' perspectives and implications for medical education.
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 genetics/genomics among NGHPs, but there is a lack of consensus on the specific knowledge n...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Genetic Counseling Vol. 32; no. 4; pp. 798 - 812 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Aug2023
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