Scope of practice distinctions based on primary work setting for genetic counselors in assisted reproductive technologies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To elucidate the tasks within various work settings that assisted reproductive technologies (ART) genetic counselors believe to be within their scope of practice.

Design

A survey was constructed and administered to genetic counselors who practice in the field of ART.

Setting

Genetic counselors were asked to self-identify with a primary ART work setting: genetic testing laboratory (preimplantation genetic testing, carrier screening, or both), in vitro fertilization clinic, gamete donor agency, telegenetic practice (either private practice or telemedicine company), or other.

Patients

N/A.

Interventions

N/A.

Main outcome measures

The number of years of practice in ART, tasks performed within various ART work settings representing the realit

SUBMITTER: Snider AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8244313 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature