{"id":1529,"date":"2024-09-11T22:59:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T22:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tgrc1.bcmultistaging.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=research&p=1529"},"modified":"2025-12-08T23:45:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T23:45:03","slug":"unmet-need-for-genetic-counselling","status":"publish","type":"research","link":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/research\/unmet-need-for-genetic-counselling\/","title":{"rendered":"Unmet need for genetic counselling"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Unmet need for genetic counselling<\/h1>

We are focused on research to improve equitable access to genetic counselling in Canada.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Understanding the unmet need for genetic counselling in Canada<\/h3><\/div>\n
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Our genes are made up of DNA, and they are like instructions or building blocks that help our bodies develop, function, and grow as they should, but how often do we think about our genes? For some people, they may think about them in passing, like when they talk about a quirky trait or notice a strong family resemblance.

But other people think about their genes a lot, because there is a health condition that runs in their family, and they may wonder about what this condition means for their own health and the health of their family members. These people may need genetic counselling or genetic testing to help them understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and emotional aspects of having a genetic condition in their family.
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