GC Chat: A Genetic Counselling Podcast

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References mentioned in our discussion:

• Centre for Genetics Education fact sheet: Life Insurance Products and Genetic Testing in Australia. https://www.genetics.edu.au/SitePages/Life-insurance-products-and-genetic-testing-in-Australia.aspx

• Clarke & Wallgren-Pettersson (2019). Ethics in genetic counselling. Journal of Community Genetics https://doi.org/10.1007/s12687-018-0371-7

• The DNA Screen study: https://dnascreen.monash.edu/index.html

• Human Genetics Society of Australasia Code of Ethics: https://www.hgsa.org.au/common/Uploaded%20files/pdfs/policies,%20position%20statements%20and%20guidelines/genetic%20counselling/Code%20of%20Ethics%20for%20GC.pdf [original]; https://hgsa.org.au/common/Uploaded%20files/pdfs/policies,%20position%20statements%20and%20guidelines/members%20only%20policies/HGSA%20Code%20of%20Ethics-%20Guideline.pdf [updated]

• Keenan, et al., (2013). How Do Partners Find out About the Risk of Huntington's Disease in Couple Relationships? Journal of Genetic Counseling https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-012-9562-2

• MacLeod et al., (2013). Editorial Committee and Working Group 'Genetic Testing Counselling' of the European Huntington Disease Network. Recommendations for the predictive genetic test in Huntington's disease. Clinical Genetics https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-0004.2012.01900.x

• Reeder, et al.,(2017). Characterizing Clinical Genetic Counselors' Countertransference Experiences: an Exploratory Study. Journal of Genetic Counseling https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-016-0063-6

• Tiller, et al., (2023). Final Stakeholder Report of the Australian Genetics and Life Insurance Moratorium: Monitoring the Effectiveness and Response (A-GLIMMER) Project. Monash University. https://doi.org/10.26180/23564538.v1

• Updates regarding the ban on the use of adverse genetic testing results on life insurance: https://treasury.gov.au/consultation/c2025-626785 ; https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/stephen-jones-2022/media-releases/total-ban-use-adverse-genetic-testing-results-life

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Sound engineer: Shaun Allen

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References mentioned in our discussion:

• Crook et al., (2022). Genetic counseling and testing practices for late-onset neurodegenerative disease: A systematic review. Journal of Neurology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-021-10461-5

• Guimarães, et al. (2013). What Counts as Effective Genetic Counselling for Presymptomatic Testing in Late-Onset Disorders? A Study of the Consultand's Perspective. Journal of Genetic Counseling https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-012-9561-3

• Howard, et al., (2024). Experiences of predictive genetic testing in inherited motor neuron disease: Findings from a qualitative interview study. Journal of Genetic Counseling. https://doi.org/10.1002/jgc4.1904

• MacLeod et al., (2013). Editorial Committee and Working Group 'Genetic Testing Counselling' of the European Huntington Disease Network. Recommendations for the predictive genetic test in Huntington's disease. Clinical Genetics. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-0004.2012.01900.x

• Vears, et al., (2020). Human Genetics Society of Australasia Position Statement: Predictive and Presymptomatic Genetic Testing in Adults and Children. Twin Research and Human Genetics. https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2020.51

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Sound engineer: Shaun Allen

You will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussion on our website. https://gcchatpodcast.libsyn.com/

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References mentioned in our discussion:

• Clark, (2010). Life as a pregnant genetic counselor. Journal of Genetic Counseling https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-010-9283-3.

• Clark, (2012). Life as a pregnant genetic counselor: take two. Journal of Genetic Counseling https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-011-9411-8.

• Kessler, (1992). Psychological aspects of genetic counseling. VIII. Suffering and countertransference. Journal of Genetic Counseling https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00962826.

• Menezes et al., (2010). "It's Challenging on a Personal Level"—Exploring the 'Lived Experience' of Australian and Canadian Prenatal Genetic Counselors. Journal of Genetic Counseling https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-010-9315-z

• Menezes, (2012). Commentary on "Life as a Pregnant Genetic Counselor: Take Two". Journal of Genetic Counseling https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-011-9413-6

• Menezes et al., (2013), "Taking Its Toll": The Challenges of Working in Fetal Medicine. Birth https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12029

• Porges, (2017). The pocket guide to the polyvagal theory: the transformative power of feeling safe. USA: Norton & Company.

• Redlinger-Grosse, (2020). Countertransference. In Genetic Counseling Practice (eds B.S. LeRoy, P.M. Veach and N.P. Callanan). https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119529873.ch8

• Rietzler, et al. (2018). Perceived Changes to Obstetric Care and the Integration of Personal and Professional Life as a Pregnant Prenatal Genetic Counselor. Journal of Genetic Counseling, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-018-0210-3

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Sound engineer: Shaun Allen

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References mentioned in our discussion:

• Crook, et al., (2022). Genetic counseling and diagnostic genetic testing for familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and/or frontotemporal dementia: A qualitative study of client experiences. Journal of Genetic Counseling, https://doi.org/10.1002/jgc4.1591

• Crook, et al., (2021). Patient and relative experiences and decision-making about genetic testing and counseling for familial ALS and FTD: A systematic scoping review. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders https://doi.org/10.1097/WAD.0000000000000458

• May & Spellecy, (2006). Autonomy, full information and the right not to know. European journal of health law, 6(2), 119-132

• World Health Organisation Meeting on Ethical Issues in Medical Genetics (‎1997: Geneva, Switzerland)‎ & WHO Human Genetics Programme. (‎1998)‎. Proposed international guidelines on ethical issues in medical genetics and genetic services: report of WHO meeting on Ethical Issues in Medical Genetics. https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/63910.

• Vears et al., (2020). Human Genetics Society of Australasia Position Statement: Predictive and Pre-symptomatic Genetic Testing in Adults and Children. Twin Research and Human Genetics.https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2020.51

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Sound engineer: Shaun Allen

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References mentioned in our discussion:

• Gould & Griffin (2017). Karyomapping and how is it improving preimplantation genetics? Expert Rev Mol Diagn. https://doi.org/10.1080/14737159.2017.1325736.

• Handyside et al., (2010). Karyomapping: a universal method for genome wide analysis of genetic disease based on mapping crossovers between parental haplotypes, Journal of Medical Genetics. https://doi.org/10.1136/jmg.2009.069971

• National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (2017). Ethical guidelines on the use of assisted reproductive technology in clinical practice and research 2017 (updated 2023). Canberra: National Health and Medical Research Council. www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines-publications/e79