What is a genetic counselor?
Genetic counselors can help translate test results, help participants understand how their personal and family medical history impacts their health, and guide next steps in medical management.
A genetic counselor is a healthcare provider with specialized training in medical genetics and counseling. Genetic counselors can help translate test results, help participants understand how their personal and family medical history impacts their health, and guide next steps in medical management. They can also help navigate how to speak with relatives about health risks that may run in the family. Genetic counseling visits are typically scheduled for one hour, but may take more or less time depending upon the specifics of an individual's results and the questions that they have.