A genetic counselor is someone who can help a person or family understand their risk for genetic conditions, educate the person or family about a disease, and assess the risk of passing a diseases on to their children. A genetic counselor will have a masters degree in genetic counseling and would have studied genetic diseases and how they run in families. Genetic counselors often work as part of a heath care team in corporation with specially trained doctors, social workers, nurses, medical geneticists, or other specialists in order to help families make educated decisions about their heath. They also work as patient advocates, helping individuals receive additional support and services for their health care needs.
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