Genetic Counseling Considerations for Military Beneficiaries

Abstract

Genetic counseling for military beneficiaries poses unique challenges and counseling opportunities. In order to fully meet the needs of this population, genetic counseling involves critical ethical and psychosocial considerations. This article reviews some elements of genetic counseling that must be considered when working with beneficiaries in the military health system.

Document Details

• Document Type: Pub Defense Publication
• Publication Date: Dec 30, 2021
• Source ID: 10.1093/milmed/usab007

Entities

People

• Alyson Krokosky
• Ashlee Vargason
• Clesson E Turner
• Lydia D Hellwig

Organizations

• Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
• ThedaCare
• Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
• Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Tags

Fields of Study

• Medicine
• Psychology

Readers

• Defense Technology Research and Development.
• Strategic Security Studies
• Women's Health and Cancer Risk Research: African American Women and Pregnancy Outcomes.

Technology Areas

• Biotechnology