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Simulated Patient Case Development For Cultural Competency Training Of Genetic Counseling Students, Makenzie Woltz

Human Genetics Theses

One of the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) practice-based

competencies for genetic counselors is “Apply genetic counseling skills in a culturally

responsive and respectful manner to all clients.” Yet, the extent and approach in which cultural competency training is incorporated into genetic counseling training programs varies greatly. Simulated patients have been increasingly used in genetic counseling training to help students practice foundational skills in a low stakes environment. The goal of this project is to develop a clinical case for simulation that can be used as an intervention for cultural competency training of genetic counseling students. Christensen’s workbook and …

Analyzing The Physician Experience Of Incorporating Population Genomic Screening Results In The Continuity Of Care For Patients, Annie C. Foley, Paige Z. Springmann

Human Genetics Theses

Healthy population genomic screening using whole exome and whole genome sequencing (WGS) is now used routinely in both clinical and research settings. Many studies return clinically actionable results to patients based on the ACMG list of 79 genes with pathogenic variants along with pharmacogenomic recommendations. Return of results in these settings is often done by providers without genetics training, who are then responsible for any resultant changes to patient care. The Providence Genomics and Genome Medical Geno4ME study provides patient-driven WGS, with results returned through a portal to their primary providers. This study was intended to investigate the efficacy and …

Implementation Of A Patient Decision Aid To Facilitate The Selection Of A Pre-Test Genetic Counseling Model, Taylor Berry, Valerie Schimmenti, Magan Trottier

Human Genetics Theses

Genetic testing is being increasingly offered to patients that have a personal or family history of cancer. This has led to a higher demand of patients needing to meet with genetic counselors (GCs) for pre-test counseling and education, which has led to increased wait times for appointments. In order to ameliorate the long wait times patients now face, alternatives such as providing patient education through a series of online educational materials are now being offered. Patient decision aids (PtDAs) are tools created by a team of healthcare professionals that assist patients in making important decisions regarding their healthcare. For this …

Legal Implications Of Documentation In The Electronic Medical Record For Prenatal Genetic Counselors Post-Roe V. Wade, Cassidy Welsh, Cameron Soriano

Human Genetics Theses

Prenatal genetic counselors play an important role in coordinating abortion services for patients. The overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 led to new restrictions on abortion which have raised questions about GC's documentation practices in the electronic health record (EHR). The purpose of this study is to understand what impact current abortion restrictions have had on GC documentation practice, and what the current level of concern is regarding the potential impact of EHR information on patients and clinicians. An eleven-question survey containing multiple choice, likert scale, and open-ended questions was distributed to prenatal genetic counselors through the National Society …