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Abstract

Genetic counselling is the process by which patients or relatives at risk of a disorder that may be hereditary are advised of the consequences of the disorder, the probability of developing and transmitting it and of the ways in which this may be prevented or ameliorated.

In order to set up foundation of genetic medical services, it is very important, especially in Korea, that producing speciality for genetic counsellors.

It will have been noted that the emphasis so far has been placed on ensuring that a correct diagnosis and risk estimate have been reached and that those being counselled have correctly understood the situation.