Cancer genetic counsellors typically work in hospitals and participate in multidisciplinary clinical teams. However, in their training, genetic counsellors seldom have much exposure to the medical environments in which their clients receive their cancer treatment. Although there is a general understanding ...
It is believed that genetic counsellors add a more holistic approach of psychosocial and familial dimensions of genetic concerns to the multidisciplinary teams. This study provides examples of successful integration of genetic counsellors in teams, as complementariness with medical geneticist became clear...