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Approaching Complex Cases With a Crisis Intervention Model and Teamwork: A Commentary

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Journal of Genetic Counseling

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This article is a response to the case of SA presented by O'Daniel and Wells. In this response I support the approach used with the patient, and discuss and expand on the applicability of a crisis intervention model to genetic counseling. In addition, I explore the issue of autonomy and informed decision making for patients who are in crisis. I also discuss the surface contradiction between the mandate for nondirectiveness and the need to provide direction during crisis intervention are discussed and reframe the issue as one of process versus content directiveness. I argue that during times of crisis, genetic counselors may need to direct process in order for patients to be able to make autonomous decisions.

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  1. School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    Anna M. Scheyett

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Scheyett, A.M. Approaching Complex Cases With a Crisis Intervention Model and Teamwork: A Commentary. Journal of Genetic Counseling 11, 377–382 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1016837630517

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