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Current Issues, Challenges, and Future Perspectives of Genetic Counseling in Korea

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Author(s)
Namhee KimSun-Young KongJongha YooDo-Hoon KimSoo Hyun SeoJieun Kim
Keimyung Author(s)
Kim, Do Hoon
Department
Dept. of Laboratory Medicine (진단검사의학)
Journal Title
Ann Lab Med
Issued Date
2022
Volume
42
Issue
3
Keyword
Genetic counselingGenetic servicesSpecialistsHealthcare systemPolicy
Abstract
Genetic testing has become increasingly integrated into all areas of healthcare, and complex genetic testing usage continues to grow; thus, the demand for genetic counseling (GC) is likely to increase. However, it is unclear whether the current clinical GC capacity is sufficient for meeting the existing demand. This review describes the current issues, challenges, and future perspectives of GC in Korea based on a professional survey conducted among laboratory physicians. In view of the growing GC demand in the clinical setting, participants expressed a concern about the lack of support from the national healthcare insurance policy and legal requirements, such as certification, for GC practice. The implementation of genetic testing in the overall healthcare system in Korea is in an early phase. Proper implementation can be achieved through education and training of specialists, collaboration among healthcare personnel, proper regulatory oversight, genomic policies, and public awareness. Understanding the current GC capacity, issues, and challenges is a prerequisite for effective strategic planning by healthcare systems considering the expected growth in the demand for clinical genetic services over the next few decades.
Keimyung Author(s)(Kor)
김도훈
Publisher
School of Medicine (의과대학)
Citation
Namhee Kim et al. (2022). Current Issues, Challenges, and Future Perspectives of Genetic Counseling in Korea. Ann Lab Med, 42(3), 314–320. doi: 10.3343/alm.2022.42.3.314
Type
Article
ISSN
2234-3814
Source
https://www.annlabmed.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.3343/alm.2022.42.3.314
DOI
10.3343/alm.2022.42.3.314
URI
https://kumel.medlib.dsmc.or.kr/handle/2015.oak/44294
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