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KMID : 1189120070040020167
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대한의학유전학회지
2007 Volume.4 No. 2 p.167 ~ p.178
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National survey for genetic counseling and demands for Professional genetic counselor
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Chung Yoon-Sok
Kim Sook-Ryung
Choi Ji-Young
Kim Hyon-Ju
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Abstract
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Purpose : The necessity of professional non-MD genetic counselor has been recently emphasized in a medical field. By conducting a national survey on the demands for generic counseling and professional non-MD generic counselor, we can make a long-term master plan to execute the educational program for professional genetic counselors and indeed promote genetic counseling in Korean health care service in a systemic manner.
Methods : The survey has been conducted from September 3rd to October 4th of 2007 in a way of e-mail, telephone interview, fax, and direct contacts. It’s targets were senior researchers and professors in medical and non- medical institutions, policy makers, research institutions or foundations.1 he survey questions consist of 16 questionnaires.
Results : As a result of survey, 102 of 650 people responded. 80% of respondents indicated that genetic counseling is needed as a health care service and 34% among them considered it as "the most needed". In addition, 77% of the respondents showed that, it is necessary to have a professional non-MD genetic counselor with a master degree or higher in the field of medical genetics and among them 29% thought it as "the most necessary". A 77% of respondents considered that the cost of genetic counseling should be covered by health insurance and among them, 29% answered "strongly agreed". A 56% of respondents chose the answer of "They have a plan to hire the professional non-MD genetic counselor" in their insti- tution, and among them 71 % selected "within 5 years" in terms of when to hire. Also, they tend to expect the role of the professional non-MD genetic counselor to be not only "genetic counselor" (60 %), but also "researcher" (42% ), "educator" (18%) and "clinical laboratory coordinator" (19%).
Conclusion : The 102 Of 650 People responded to the Survey. Based upon the nationwide Survey over the needs on genetic counseling in health care service and demands on the professional non-MD genetic counselor, systematic educational program for the genetic counseling, with reimbursement coverage for counseling service by health insurance should be emphasized in development of a master plan.
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KEYWORD
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National survey, Genetic counseling, Professional genetic counselor
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