[Gene mutation and genetic counseling]

Nihon Rinsho. 2009 Jun;67(6):1191-6.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

With the advance of technology of genetic research, a lot of genetic testing has been available as a clinical service. The genetic testing has sometimes been applied to not only diagnosis of a patient, but also pre-symptomatic diagnosis, prenatal diagnosis, carrier diagnosis, and susceptibility diagnosis. Genetic knowledge and psychological support are necessary for the subject for adequate voluntary decision making. Thus genetic counseling by a clinical geneticist or a genetic counselor is very important and must be offered on every genetic testing according to the Guidelines for genetic testing proposed by Genetic-Medicine-Related Societies.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Genetic Counseling*
  • Humans
  • Mutation*
  • Pregnancy