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There is a spectrum of attitudes within the Orthodox Jewish community towards genetic testing and PGD. Increased understanding of the belief systems of the Orthodox Jewish population will enhance the genetic counselors’ ability to better serve this unique group of patients. By improving cultural competence, genetic counselors can help patients choose the testing options that they deem appropriate, while simultaneously respecting the patient’s belief system.
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Grazi, R.V., Wolowelsky, J.B. Cultural Concerns when Counseling Orthodox Jewish Couples for Genetic Screening and PGD. J Genet Counsel 24, 878–881 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-015-9860-6
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