GC Chat: A Genetic Counselling Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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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 Consanguinity Detected by Genetic Testing in Pregnancy in a Minor, Pediatrics Mar, 135 (3) e736-e739; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-2593 

McGuire, A. L., Wang, M. J., & Probst, F. J. (2012). Currents in contemporary bioethics. Identifying consanguinity through routine genomic analysis: reporting requirements. The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, 40(4), 1040–1046. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-720X.2012.00731.xdoi:10.1111/j.1748-720X.2012.00731.x 

Patch, C., & Middleton, A. (2018). Genetic counselling in the era of genomic medicine. British Medical Bulletin, 126(1), 27–36. https://doi.org/10.1093/bmb/ldy008

on behalf of the Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors (AGNC), Middleton, A., Marks, P., Bruce, A., Protheroe-Davies, L. K., King, C., Claber, O., Houghton, C., Giffney, C., Macleod, R., Dolling, C., Kenwrick, S., Scotcher, D., Hall, G., Patch, C., & Boyes, L. (2017). The role of genetic counsellors in genomic healthcare in the United Kingdom: A statement by the Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors. European Journal of Human Genetics, 25(6), 659–661. https://doi.org/10.1038/ejhg.2017.28 

Additional support options:

https://www.1800respect.org.au/

https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-ones

https://lifecentre.uk.com/

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In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in case 2: reflecting on the past. We’ll then present this week’s case: a couple referred to discuss genetic testing for cardiomyopathy.

References mentioned in our discussion:

• Schwartz, M, et al. Randomized noninferiority trial of telephone versus in-person genetic counseling for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology 2014 32:7, 618-626
• Cohen, S, Huziak, R, Gustafson, S and Grubs, R. Analysis of advantages, limitations, and barriers of genetic counseling service delivery models. J Genet Counsel (2016) 25: 1010. 
• Edwards JC, Brannan JR, Burgess L et al. Case presentation format and clinical reasoning: a strategy for teaching medical students. Medical Teacher 1987;9:285–292.
• Goldberg C. A practical guide to clinical medicine: overview and general information about oral presentation. 2009. University of California, San Diego. Available from: https://meded.ecsd.edu/clinicalmed.oral.htm 

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In this episode, we begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 1: Opposing views.  We then introduce the case of Frances*, who requested prenatal diagnosis for a condition known to be in her family.

References mentioned in our discussion:

• McCarthy Veach P, Leroy BS, Callanan NP (eds.) (2003) Structuring the Genetic Counseling Session: Initiating, Contracting, Ending, and Referral. In: Facilitating the Genetic Counseling Process. Springer, New York, NY.
• Hintermair M. Hearing impairment, social networks, and coping: The need for families with hearing-impaired children to relate to other parents and to hearing-impaired adults, American Annals of the Deaf , 2000, vol. 145 (pg. 41-51).
• Richter B, Spahn C, Zschocke I, Leuchter M, Laszig R, Löhle E. [Psychological stress, knowledge and treatment expectation of parents with a child managed by cochlear implant]. HNO. 2000 Sep;48(9) 675-683. 

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*Pseudonyms are used throughout

Welcome to GC Chat Podcast Season 2! In this episode, we introduce our first case: a couple who have different perspectives on their baby’s diagnosis. 

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In our final episode of season 1, we will begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 4: advocacy*. Then we will reflect on our first season.

More information about topics referenced in our discussion:

• Sturm, A. C. (2019), 2019 National Society of Genetic Counselors Presidential Address. J Genet Couns, 28: 5-9.  

Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast. We will return for season 2 soon but would like your feedback to help our planning. Please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GCchatsurvey. If you would like to present a case in season 2, please get in touch. 

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*Pseudonyms are used throughout

In this episode, we begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 3: testing of children. We then introduce a new case about Kaitlin* and her husband Ben, who encounter a difficult decision in pregnancy.

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More information about topics referenced in our discussion:

• Shkedi-Rafid, et al. (2014), Genetic testing of children for adult-onset conditions: opinions of the British adult population and implications for clinical practice, Eur J Hum Genet 23, 1281–1285.
• Metcalfe, et al. (2008), Family communication between children and their parents about inherited genetic conditions: a meta-synthesis of the research, Eur J Hum Genet 16(10): 1193-1200.

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*Pseudonyms are used throughout

In this episode, we firstly reflect on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 2: family secrets. We then introduce a new case about Paul*, his family and the issue of testing children for a genetic condition for which there is no proven medical benefit in knowing.   

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More information about topics referenced in our discussion:

• Schema et al., (2015), Clearing the Air: A Qualitative Investigation of Genetic Counselors’ Experiences of Counselor‐Focused Patient Anger. J Genet Counsel, 24: 717-731.
• Baty M (2010), Facing Patient Anger in LeRoy, McCarthy Veach, Bartels (eds) (2010), Genetic counseling practice: Advanced concepts and skills. (pp.125-154). Wiley-Blackwell, USA.
• Barsevick et al., (2008). Intention to communicate BRCA1/BRCA2 genetic test results to the family. Journal of Family Psychology, 22(2): 303-312.
• Ritchie (1991). Family communication patterns: An epistemic analysis and conceptual Reinterpretation. Commun Res, 18, 548–565.
• Koerner, LeRoy & Veach (2010), Family Communication Patterns in Gaff & Byland (Eds) Family communication about genetics: Theory and practice.(pp. 187 – 189). New York, NY:Oxford University Press.
• McClellan et al., (2013), Exploring resources for intrafamilial communication of cancer genetic risk: we still need to talk. Eur J Hum Genet, 21(9): 903–910.
• Vavolizza RD, et al. (2014), Disclosing genetic information to family members about inherited cardiac arrhythmias: an obligation or a choice? J Genet Couns, 24:608–615.

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In this episode, we begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 1: non-paternity. We then introduce a new case about John* and his mother Eileen and the issue of non-disclosure about a genetic diagnosis in the family. If you haven’t listened to episode 1, start there first.

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More information about topics referenced in our discussion:

• Eno et al., 2018 “Misattributed parentage as an unanticipated finding during exome/genome sequencing: current clinical laboratory practices and an opportunity for standardization”, Genet Med. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30214068
• Beagle has Landed podcast https://beaglelanded.com/
• The white ribbon foundation https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/
• Chen et al., 2017 “Patient Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence Discussion during Genetic Counseling Sessions” J Genet Couns https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27943088
• Lewis and Robinson, 2017 “Preparing Genetic Counselors for Patient Disclosure of Intimate Partner Violence: An Assessment of an Intervention Toolkit” Human Genetics Theses and Capstones (Sarah Lawrence College) https://digitalcommons.slc.edu/genetics_etd/39/

Our episodes contain material that may be distressing to some listeners. If you feel you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions are listed on our website, along with our privacy statement and disclaimer.
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*Pseudonyms are used throughout

In this episode, we introduce Sarah*, her husband Freddie and their little boy Charlie. Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast

Our episodes contain material that may be distressing to some listeners. If you feel you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions are listed on our website, along with our privacy statement and disclaimer.

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*Pseudonyms are used throughout