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MeSH Heading: Genetic Counseling
Tree Number(s): H01.158.273.343.385.500.384; N02.421.308.400
Unique ID: D005817
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005817
Scope Note: An educational process that provides information and advice to individuals or families about a genetic condition that may affect them. The purpose is to help individuals make informed decisions about marriage, reproduction, and other health management issues based on information about the genetic disease, the available diagnostic tests, and management programs. Psychosocial support is usually offered.
Entry Version: GENET COUNSELING
Entry Term(s): Counseling, Genetic; Genetic Counseling, Prenatal; Prenatal Genetic Counseling
Previous Indexing: Counseling (1966-1972); Eugenics (1966-1972)
See Also: Directive Counseling; Eugenics; Genetic Techniques; Preconception Care
Public MeSH Note: 73
History Note: 73
Date Established: 1973/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2017/05/24

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Genetic Counseling MeSH Descriptor Data 2024