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17277992

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-3-2
pubmed:abstractText
Potential advantages and disadvantages of doctoral training in genetic counseling have been debated. In this study, individual interviews were conducted to characterize the practice and attitudes of genetic counselors who have achieved doctoral degrees in any field. Participants (N=31) were more likely to spend time in research and less likely to spend time in clinic than genetic counselors in general. Advantages identified by participants were consistent with theorized advantages, and included increased knowledge, wider research roles, additional opportunities and greater respect. Disadvantages identified by participants focused more on individual perspectives than previously theorized profession-wide disadvantages. These included increased time commitment and decreased patient contact. The attitudes of participants towards the development of doctoral training in genetic counseling were generally positive. The results suggest that doctoral training in genetic counseling would have more benefits than drawbacks for individuals pursuing this degree.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
1059-7700
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
16
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
223-39
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
Characterization of the practice and attitudes of genetic counselors with doctoral degrees.
pubmed:affiliation
Genetic Counseling Program, College of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't