Should generalists provide genetic counseling?
1977
M L Peterson
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D004813
Epidemiology
Field concerned with the determination of causes, incidence, and characteristic behavior of disease outbreaks affecting human populations. It includes the interrelationships of host, agent, and environment as related to the distribution and control of disease.
Social Epidemiology,Epidemiologies, Social,Epidemiology, Social,Social Epidemiologies
D005194
Family Practice
A medical specialty concerned with the provision of continuing, comprehensive primary health care for the entire family.
Family Practices,Practice, Family,Practices, Family
D005817
Genetic Counseling
An educational process that provides information and advice to individuals or families about a genetic condition that may affect them. The purpose is to help individuals make informed decisions about marriage, reproduction, and other health management issues based on information about the genetic disease, the available diagnostic tests, and management programs. Psychosocial support is usually offered.