GC Chat: A Genetic Counselling Podcast: Recent Episodes
GC Chat, Ellenore Martin, Ashley Crook
GC chat is a podcast about the ‘counselling’ in genetic counselling, which often sets us apart from other genetic information providers. In each episode, we interview a new genetic health professional about a case that they have experienced. Listeners will have the opportunity to reflect and offer their insights on the presented cases. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter by searching @gcchatpodcast, or you can send us an email at gcchatpodcast@gmail.com.
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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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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., Thompson, K., Lewin, J., & Holland, L. (2020). A framework for youth-friendly genetic counseling. Journal of community genetics, 11(2), 161–170. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12687-019-00439-2
World Health Organization. (2014). Global status reports on violence prevention 2014. Retrieved from. http://www.who.int/violence injury prevention/violence/statusreport/2014/en/
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/
You can find our usual suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussion on our website.
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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.
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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
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*Pseudonyms are used throughout
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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., Mörner, S., . . . Wisten, A. (2016). Genetic screening in sudden cardiac death in the young can save future lives. International journal of legal medicine, 130(1), 59-66. doi:10.1007/s00414-015-1237-8
- Helm, B. M. (2015). Exploring the genetic counselor's role in facilitating meaning-making: rare disease diagnoses. J Genet Couns, 24(2), 205-212. doi:10.1007/s10897-014-9812-6
- Douglas, H. A. (2014). Promoting meaning-making to help our patients grieve: an exemplar for genetic counselors and other health care professionals. J Genet Couns, 23(5), 695-700. doi:10.1007/s10897-014-9731-6
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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., Silver, R., Rushton, C. H., Micco, E., & Geller, G. (2010). What keeps you up at night? Genetics professionals' distressing experiences in patient care. Genet Med, 12(5), 289-297. doi:10.1097/GIM.0b013e3181db82d9
- Injeyan, M. C., Shuman, C., Shugar, A., Chitayat, D., Atenafu, E. G., & Kaiser, A. (2011). Personality traits associated with genetic counselor compassion fatigue: The roles of dispositional optimism and locus of control. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 20(5), 526-540. doi:10.1007/s10897-011-9379-4
- Lee, W., Veach, P. M., MacFarlane, I. M., & LeRoy, B. S. (2015). Who is at risk for compassion fatigue? An investigation of genetic counselor demographics, anxiety, compassion satisfaction, and burnout. J Genet Couns, 24(2), 358-370. doi:10.1007/s10897-014-9716-5
- Silver, J., Caleshu, C., Casson-Parkin, S., & Ormond, K. (2018). Mindfulness Among Genetic Counselors Is Associated with Increased Empathy and Work Engagement and Decreased Burnout and Compassion Fatigue. J Genet Couns, 27(5), 1175-1186. doi:10.1007/s10897-018-0236-6
- https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/courses-and-programs/international-medical-graduate-information/cultural-awareness
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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 Counseling. doi: 10.1007/s10897-018-0283-z. [Epub ahead of print]
- Balcom, Veach, Bemmels, Redlinger-Grosse, & LeRoy (2013), When the topic is you: genetic counselor responses to prenatal patients' requests for self-disclosure. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 22(3), 358-73. doi: 10.1007/s10897-012-9554-2.
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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.
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In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 3: sitting with discomfort. We’ll then present this week’s case, which starts with Hannah’s* phone call to the genetics service.
We’ll be taking a break for the holidays, and will return in the new year to reflect on this episode and introduce new cases.
References we found useful in our discussion:
- Resources developed by Mental Health First Aid Australia www.mhfa.com.au
- Beyond Blue www.beyondblue.org.au
- Lifeline www.lifeline.org.au
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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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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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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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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/
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In this episode, we introduce Sarah*, her husband Freddie and their little boy Charlie. Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast
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*Pseudonyms are used throughout
Today on Genetic Counsellor awareness day (8 November 2018), we are announcing our new podcast "GC Chat: A Genetic Counselling Podcast", launching in early 2019.
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