Objective To systematically review studies that have analyzed communication within
medical consultations involving genetic specialists and report on their findings and design …

Conceptual frameworks bring together existing theories and models in order to identify,
consolidate, and fill in gaps between theory, practice, and evidence. Given the vast number …

The impact of language interpretation on interactive communication in genetic counseling
sessions is not well studied. We sought to determine whether interpretation affects …

This article reviews studies that assessed the process and content of genetic counseling
communication. A systematic search of the literature was undertaken of studies that audio‐or …

The educational and counseling models are often touted as the two primary professional
approaches to genetic counseling practice. Yet, research has not been conducted to …

OBJECTIVES: The article starts from the observation that professionals in genetic
counseling deploy the strategy of 'hedging'. It shows how hedging is used in a particular …

Supporting consultands to communicate risk information with their relatives is key to
obtaining the full benefits of genetic health care. To understand how health-care …

OBJECTIVE: Increasingly clinicians other than genetic counselors will advise people with
genetic risks. Although some express concerns about this development because of the need …

The rapid scientific and technological advances in the field of human genetics have created
an ever‐widening gap in knowledge and understanding between those specialists who are …

OBJECTIVE: Genetic counseling involves advising people about genetic disorders, genetic
risks and preventive measures, and guiding them in the process of decision-making. It …