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This introduction provides an overview of the professional issues and original research papers in this special issue. The articles address workforce challenges and/or cross-cultural education and communication with culturally and religiously diverse clients. Additional suggestions are made for moving the profession of genetic counseling toward diversity and cultural competence.
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Warren, N.S. Introduction to the Special Issue: Toward Diversity and Cultural Competence in Genetic Counseling. J Genet Counsel 20, 543–546 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-011-9408-3
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-011-9408-3