MEDICAL GENETIC COUNSELING IN MODERN HEALTHCARE
Keywords:
Medical genetic counseling, hereditary diseases, genetic testing, prevention, personalized medicineAbstract
Medical genetic counseling has become an integral part of modern healthcare due to rapid advances in genetics and genomic medicine. It provides individuals and families with essential information about genetic disorders, inheritance patterns, risk assessment, and available preventive or therapeutic options. The primary goal of medical genetic counseling is to support informed decision-making while addressing psychological, ethical, and social concerns. This review article examines the role of medical genetic counseling in contemporary healthcare systems, focusing on its clinical applications, preventive value, and contribution to personalized medicine. The analysis highlights that effective integration of genetic counseling into routine medical practice improves early diagnosis, disease prevention, and overall patient outcomes.
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