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Although the basic goal and components of genetic counseling appears to be the same across the globe, judged by my experiences there are significant differences in the provision of genetic counseling services in Australasia (Australia and New Zealand) and India. There is poor recognition of the professional status of a genetic counselor in India at present. This may be partly because genetic counseling itself is a relatively new discipline within the medical field in India, although some types of genetic services and research have been conducted since 1960s. In this paper, I aim to provide insight from my personal transnational experiences.
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Elackatt, N.J. Genetic Counseling: A Transnational Perspective. J Genet Counsel 22, 854–857 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-013-9600-8
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