A master of science in genetic counseling program in the Philippines
Acta Medica Philippina
; : 7-9, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
In the Philippines, there is an urgent need to expand the clinical services for diagnosis, management and emotional support for patients with genetic conditions and their family members. Despite the lack of trained providers with specialization in genetics, public health related geneticsprograms are continuously being implemented. These address these current demands,strategic planning began in 2009 between local medical geneticists and international genetic professionals to develop the curriculum for an advanced degree in genetic counseling program. The board of regents at the University of the Philippines approved the proposed curriculum in January 2011, and training of the Philippines first cohort of genetic counseling students commenced in June 2011. The successful implementation of the MS of Genetic Counseling program will provide the opportunity to incorporate the match needed genetic counseling services in the country.
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Asunto principal:
Servicios Genéticos
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Asesoramiento Genético
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Servicios de Salud
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Acta Medica Philippina
Año:
2011
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Article