Genetic Counselors
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations · Job Skills & Competencies · SOC 29-9092 · 44 skills
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- Interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians.
- Discuss testing options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions.
- Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.
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