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Genetic counseling is the process in which a healthcare professional such as a genetic counselor talks to patients, family members, or a couple about a genetic or hereditary condition that runs in their family.
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ten Have, H., Patrão Neves, M. (2021). Genetic Counseling. In: Dictionary of Global Bioethics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54161-3_269
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