An exploration of delegation practices regarding the utilization of genetic counseling assistants for disclosure of genetic testing results.

ABSTRACT: Genetic counselors (GCs) play a crucial role in the healthcare system, providing education, support and guidance regarding genetic risk assessment, testing and results interpretation. To help GCs practice at the highest level of their expertise, the role of the genetic counseling assistant (GCA) was introduced, focusing on tasks like administrative support and patient care coordination. Although GCs typically handle the disclosure of test results, there is limited research on the delegation of results disclosure to GCAs. This study explores GCs' perspectives on delegating negative and variant of uncertain significance (VUS) genetic test results disclosures to GCAs. A quantitative survey was conducted among GCs practicing in the United States and Canada. Results revealed that while the majo

SUBMITTER: Ranson D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11965964 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature