S4E2: Countertransference

In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 1: Ethical Conflicts. We’ll then present this week’s case, where the genetic counsellor encountered countertransference.

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References mentioned in our discussion:

• Crook, et al., (2022). Genetic counseling and diagnostic genetic testing for familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and/or frontotemporal dementia: A qualitative study of client experiences. Journal of Genetic Counseling,  https://doi.org/10.1002/jgc4.1591  

• Crook, et al., (2021). Patient and relative experiences and decision-making about genetic testing and counseling for familial ALS and FTD: A systematic scoping review. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders https://doi.org/10.1097/WAD.0000000000000458  

• May & Spellecy, (2006). Autonomy, full information and the right not to know. European journal of health law, 6(2), 119-132

• World Health Organisation Meeting on Ethical Issues in Medical Genetics (‎1997: Geneva, Switzerland)‎ & WHO Human Genetics Programme. (‎1998)‎. Proposed international guidelines on ethical issues in medical genetics and genetic services: report of WHO meeting on Ethical Issues in Medical Genetics. https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/63910.

• Vears et al., (2020). Human Genetics Society of Australasia Position Statement: Predictive and Pre-symptomatic Genetic Testing in Adults and Children. Twin Research and Human Genetics.https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2020.51