Attitudes Towards Non-directiveness Among Medical Geneticists in Germany and Switzerland.

ABSTRACT: The principle of non-directiveness remains an important tenet in genetics. However, the concept has encountered growing criticism over the last two decades. There is an ongoing discussion about its appropriateness for specific situations in genetics, especially in light of recent significant advancements in genetic medicine. Despite the debate surrounding non-directiveness, there is a notable lack of up-to-date international research empirically investigating the issue from the perspective of those who actually do genetic counselling. Addressing this gap, our article delves into the viewpoints and experiences of medical geneticists in Germany and Switzerland. Twenty qualitative interviews were analysed employing reflexive thematic analysis. Participants' responses revealed substantial unce

SUBMITTER: Eichinger J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11882704 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature