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Genetic Counselors
1
O*NET-SOC Description
Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide
information
to other
healthcare
providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support
informed
decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.
6
Tasks
Analyze genetic
information
to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.
Design and conduct genetics training programs for physicians, graduate students, other
health
professions or the general community.
Discuss testing options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making
informed
decisions.
Provide counseling to patient and family members by providing
information
, education, or reassurance.
Provide patients with
information
about the inheritance of conditions such as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and various forms of cancer.
Write detailed consultation reports to provide
information
on complex genetic concepts to patients or referring physicians.
12
Detailed Work Activities
Inform
medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
Advise medical personnel regarding
healthcare
issues.
Advise patients on effects of
health
conditions or treatments.
Analyze test data or images to
inform
diagnosis or treatment.
Collect medical
information
from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Communicate detailed medical
information
to patients or family members.
Conduct
health
or safety training programs.
Develop
healthcare
quality and safety procedures.
Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or
health.
Gather medical
information
from patient histories.
Prepare
healthcare
training materials.
Refer patients to other
healthcare
practitioners or
health
resources.
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