Global Genetic Counseling: Cooperation and Collaboration
Author Information
Author(s): Kelly E. Ormond, Mei-Har Lee Juliana, Gaff Clara L.
Primary Institution: ETH-Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Conclusion
The special issue aims to promote international cooperation in genetic counseling and highlights the need for a coordinated approach to address global challenges in the profession.
Supporting Evidence
- Genetic counseling services have expanded significantly in the past decade.
- The special issue includes 20 articles from various countries discussing the status of genetic counseling.
- Challenges include language barriers and publication costs that affect global collaboration.
Takeaway
This article talks about how genetic counseling is growing around the world and how important it is for countries to work together to help each other improve their services.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to overrepresentation of countries with stronger English focus and limited access for authors from emerging regions.
Limitations
The requirement for articles to be written in English may limit contributions from non-English speaking countries, and publication fees can restrict submissions from newer genetic counseling regions.
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