Mme Silva-Smith, thank you for your informative videos. Can I ask you a few ethical questions? 1. As a genetic counselor, were you taught to perceive the preborn as equally important as the mother, as two patients? 2. If the mother wishes to abort the preborn after the embryo or fetus was diagnosed with a genetic disorder, do you need to consult the "biological" or "social" father of the preborn for his consent? 3. If a female patient wishes to abort the preborn after the embryo or fetus was diagnosed with a genetic disorder, are you allowed to exercise an objection of conscience (if you don't believe that abortion is a morally acceptable option) and are you allowed to tell her to consider other options like delivering a deceased nonviable fetus instead or putting the child for adoption? 4. If a genetic test reveals that the "biological father" is not the woman's current partner, unbeknown to her current partner and her child, should you tell the truth to the "biological father", the current partner and the child, regardless of the presence of a diagnosed genetic illness? Thank you
I didn't have a white coat ceremony or take any oaths and I don't know of any other GCs that have done that. Some GCs do wear white coats on the job though :)
the test you talked about is to be given in order to get a license? also, why do you think that prenatal genetic counselors are more emotionally trained? im just curious, not trying to be rude or anything
The test I’m talking about is to become board certified which tests your knowledge on a broad range of genetics information and counseling skills. Pretty much all jobs require you to be board certified. There is no test for licensure - the licensing process is specific to each state and requires a bunch of paperwork and payment.
I personally think that I would find prenatal counseling more emotionally draining because you see many cases where you are discussing the possibility of terminating a pregnancy that was very much wanted or you are discussing preparing to raise a child with disabilities that were unexpected. At such a happy time in a parent’s life these are very difficult conversations to have. Other genetic counselors may have their own views on why cancer genetic counseling may be more emotionally draining. Just my personal opinion.
Hi my name is Lo' I'm from South Africa . I am currently doing my bachelors degree in Biomedical Science and I am interested in becoming a genetic counselor .My question to you is ,how can someone from a foreign country become a genetic couslelor in your country , your advice would really mean alot to me . Thank you
Hi Lo’! Thanks for watching! I answered this question below. International students can definitely apply but there may be some extra requirements. Just check out the individual websites of each Genetic Counseling program that you’re interested in.
To learn how to apply to Genetic Counseling programs check out the video on Izzy's channel! th-cam.com/video/I472YYyEm6c/w-d-xo.html
Wow, this was incredibly insightful and informative. Thank you! Definitely helping me narrow my career decision.
I’m so glad you found it helpful! Feel free to DM me on IG if I can help with any additional questions about Genetic Counseling ❤️
Mme Silva-Smith, thank you for your informative videos.
Can I ask you a few ethical questions?
1. As a genetic counselor, were you taught to perceive the preborn as equally important as the mother, as two patients?
2. If the mother wishes to abort the preborn after the embryo or fetus was diagnosed with a genetic disorder, do you need to consult the "biological" or "social" father of the preborn for his consent?
3. If a female patient wishes to abort the preborn after the embryo or fetus was diagnosed with a genetic disorder, are you allowed to exercise an objection of conscience (if you don't believe that abortion is a morally acceptable option) and are you allowed to tell her to consider other options like delivering a deceased nonviable fetus instead or putting the child for adoption?
4. If a genetic test reveals that the "biological father" is not the woman's current partner, unbeknown to her current partner and her child, should you tell the truth to the "biological father", the current partner and the child, regardless of the presence of a diagnosed genetic illness?
Thank you
Very useful and concrete information. Thank you for that!
Thank you for watching!
This is what I was going to ask for! Thank you! I am researching programs now.
I'm so glad you found the video helpful! Feel free to DM me if you have any questions at all about the application process!
I have a really funny question 🙋🏻♀️ do genetic counselors have white coat ceremony and some health care oaths ??
I didn't have a white coat ceremony or take any oaths and I don't know of any other GCs that have done that. Some GCs do wear white coats on the job though :)
the test you talked about is to be given in order to get a license? also, why do you think that prenatal genetic counselors are more emotionally trained? im just curious, not trying to be rude or anything
The test I’m talking about is to become board certified which tests your knowledge on a broad range of genetics information and counseling skills. Pretty much all jobs require you to be board certified. There is no test for licensure - the licensing process is specific to each state and requires a bunch of paperwork and payment.
I personally think that I would find prenatal counseling more emotionally draining because you see many cases where you are discussing the possibility of terminating a pregnancy that was very much wanted or you are discussing preparing to raise a child with disabilities that were unexpected. At such a happy time in a parent’s life these are very difficult conversations to have. Other genetic counselors may have their own views on why cancer genetic counseling may be more emotionally draining. Just my personal opinion.
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Hi my name is Lo' I'm from South Africa . I am currently doing my bachelors degree in Biomedical Science and I am interested in becoming a genetic counselor .My question to you is ,how can someone from a foreign country become a genetic couslelor in your country , your advice would really mean alot to me . Thank you
Hi Lo’! Thanks for watching! I answered this question below. International students can definitely apply but there may be some extra requirements. Just check out the individual websites of each Genetic Counseling program that you’re interested in.