We are on the lookout for case presenters for season 4. We can’t do another season without your help so please get in touch! Instructions for case presentation are available on our website: http://www.gcchatpodcast.libsyn.com  Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast  Sound engineered by Shaun Allen. Content and editing by Ellenore Martin and Ashley Crook ..read more

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Trigger warning: today’s case reflection episode may be distressing to some listeners as the case involves issues of domestic violence, rape and incest. Please consider this before deciding whether or not to listen. Welcome to the final episode of Season 3 of GC Chat: a genetic counselling podcast.  In this episode, we discuss the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 3: A heavy burden. References mentioned in our discussion: Chen, L.P., Beck, A.E., Tsuchiya, K.D., Chow, P.M., Mirzaa, G.M., Wiester, R.T., Feldman, K.W. (2015), Institutional Protocol to Manage Consang ..read more

**Trigger warning: the new case presented today (from 16:40) may be distressing to some listeners as the case involves issues of domestic violence, rape and incest. Please consider this before deciding whether or not to listen.** Welcome back. We hope you had a nice break.  In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 2: Adding value. We’ll then present this week’s case, where our guest genetic counsellor discusses a case that weighed heavily for both her and the client. References mentioned in our discussion: Young, M. A., Thomps ..read more

Welcome to season 3 of GC Chat Podcast.  In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 1: Respecting wishes. We’ll then present this week’s case, where our guest genetic counsellor reflects on how she added value when she was a student. References mentioned in our discussion: May, T., & Spellecy, R. (2006). Autonomy, full information and the right not to know. European journal of health law, 6(2), 119-132 World Health Organisation. Proposed International Guidelines on Ethical Issues in Medical Genetics and Genetic Services, 1997 ..read more

Welcome to season 3 of GC Chat Podcast. In this episode, we introduce our first case of the season, which raised several ethical issues for the genetic counsellor. Reflections will follow in our next episode on 21 December. Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast You will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussion on our website. http://www.gcchatpodcast.libsyn.com *Pseudonyms are used throughout Sound engineer: Shaun Allen ..read more

In today's episode we begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 7: The diagnostic odyssey. As this is our last episode for season 2, we don’t have a new case to present. We will be reflecting together on what we have learned over the past two seasons.  References we found useful in our discussion:   Ingles, J., & Semsarian, C. (2007). Sudden cardiac death in the young: a clinical genetic approach. Internal Medicine Journal, 37(1), 32-37. doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2006.01241.x Stattin, E.-L., Westin, I. M., Cederquist, K., Jonasson, J., Jonsson, B.-A ..read more

In today's episode we begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 6: building trust. We will then present our next case, in which the genetic counsellor reflected on the diagnostic odyssey faced by her client. References we found useful in our discussion:   Bernhardt, B. A., Rushton, C. H., Carrese, J., Pyeritz, R. E., Kolodner, K., & Geller, G. (2009). Distress and burnout among genetic service providers. Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics, 11(7), 527-535. doi:10.1097/GIM.0b013e3181a6a1c2 Bernhardt, B. A ..read more

In today's episode we begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 5: Setting boundaries. We will then present our next case on building and maintaining trust in genetic counselling.  References we found useful in our discussion:   Reeder, Veach, MacFarlane, & LeRoy (2017), Characterizing Clinical Genetic Counselors’ Countertransference Experiences: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 26(5), 934–947. Volz, Valverde, & Robbins (2018), Effects of Genetic Counselor Self-Disclosure: an Experimental Analog Study. Journal of Genetic Cou ..read more

Thank you for joining us for our latest episode. We will begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 4: do no harm. We will then present our next case, in which the genetic counsellor had difficulty maintaining professional boundaries with her client. A reference we found useful in our discussion: Leefmann, J, Schaper, M & Schicktanz, S. (2017). The Concept of “Genetic Responsibility” and Its Meanings: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Medical Sociology Literature. Frontiers in Sociology. 1. 10.3389/fsoc.2016.00018. Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatp ..read more