Genetic counselors and Genomic Counseling in the United Kingdom (original) (raw)

This commentary addresses the evolving role of genetic counselors within the UK healthcare system amid the increasing use of genomic data in clinical practice. It emphasizes the importance of emotional context in genetic counseling and proposes that genetic counselors and clinical geneticists will likely become specialists in genomic counseling, particularly in managing the implications of genomic information within familial contexts. As healthcare professionals adapt to this genomic revolution, the discussion highlights the need for genetic counselors to enhance their knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of genomic data communication.