In our final episode of the season, we discuss the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 4: insurance, and have guest input from insurance expert Dr Jane Tiller. Support us by buying a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/gcchatpod Sound engineer: Shaun Allen You will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussion on our website. https://gcchatpodcast.libsyn.com/ You can find us on Instagram, Faceboo...
Mar 16, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In our penultimate episode of the season, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 3: Opening the envelope. We’ll then present this week’s case, where the GC faced a difficult situation in predictive test counselling for an adult-onset condition without any treatments. Support us by buying a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/gcchatpod Sound engineer: Shaun Allen You will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more informati...
Mar 09, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 2: Countertransference. We’ll then present this week’s case, where the genetic counsellor experienced their first predictive testing results disclosure in neurogenetics. Support us by buying a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/gcchatpod Sound engineer: Shaun Allen You will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussi...
Mar 02, 2025•26 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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. Support us by buying a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/gcchatpod Sound engineer: Shaun Allen You will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussion on our website. https://gcchatpodcast.libsyn.c...
Feb 23, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome to season 4 of GC Chat Podcast! In this episode, we introduce our first case of the season, which raised several ethical issues for the genetic counsellor. Reflections will follow in our next episode. Support us by buying a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/gcchatpod Sound engineer: Shaun Allen You will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussion on our website. https://gcchatpodcast.libsyn.com/ You can...
Feb 16, 2025•15 min•Season 4Ep. 1
We are on the lookout for case presenters for season 4. We can’t do another season without your help so please get in touch! Instructions for case presentation are available on our website: http://www.gcchatpodcast.libsyn.com Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast Sound engineered by Shaun Allen. Content and editing by Ellenore Martin and Ashley Crook
Apr 22, 2023•2 min
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Trigger warning: today’s case reflection episode may be distressing to some listeners as the case involves issues of domestic violence, rape and incest. Please consider this before deciding whether or not to listen. Welcome to the final episode of Season 3 of GC Chat: a genetic counselling podcast. In this episode, we discuss the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 3: A heavy burden. References mentioned in our discussion: Chen, L.P., Beck, A.E., Tsuchiya, K.D., Chow, P.M., Mi...
Mar 28, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 4
**Trigger warning: the new case presented today (from 16:40) may be distressing to some listeners as the case involves issues of domestic violence, rape and incest. Please consider this before deciding whether or not to listen.** Welcome back. We hope you had a nice break. In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 2: Adding value. We’ll then present this week’s case, where our guest genetic counsellor discusses a case that weighed heavily ...
Mar 14, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Welcome to season 3 of GC Chat Podcast. In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 1: Respecting wishes. We’ll then present this week’s case, where our guest genetic counsellor reflects on how she added value when she was a student. References mentioned in our discussion: May, T., & Spellecy, R. (2006). Autonomy, full information and the right not to know. European journal of health law, 6(2), 119-132 World Health Organisation. Proposed...
Dec 20, 2020•24 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to season 3 of GC Chat Podcast. In this episode, we introduce our first case of the season, which raised several ethical issues for the genetic counsellor. Reflections will follow in our next episode on 21 December. Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast You will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussion on our website. http://www.gcchatpodcast.libsyn.com *Pseudonyms are used through...
Dec 06, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In today's episode we begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 7: The diagnostic odyssey. As this is our last episode for season 2, we don’t have a new case to present. We will be reflecting together on what we have learned over the past two seasons. References we found useful in our discussion: Ingles, J., & Semsarian, C. (2007). Sudden cardiac death in the young: a clinical genetic approach. Internal Medicine Journal, 37(1), 32-37. doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2006.01...
May 17, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In today's episode we begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 6: building trust. We will then present our next case, in which the genetic counsellor reflected on the diagnostic odyssey faced by her client. References we found useful in our discussion: Bernhardt, B. A., Rushton, C. H., Carrese, J., Pyeritz, R. E., Kolodner, K., & Geller, G. (2009). Distress and burnout among genetic service providers. Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College ...
May 03, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In today's episode we begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 5: Setting boundaries. We will then present our next case on building and maintaining trust in genetic counselling. References we found useful in our discussion: Reeder, Veach, MacFarlane, & LeRoy (2017), Characterizing Clinical Genetic Counselors’ Countertransference Experiences: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 26(5), 934–947. Volz, Valverde, & Robbins (2018), Effects of Geneti...
Apr 19, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Thank you for joining us for our latest episode. We will begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 4: do no harm. We will then present our next case, in which the genetic counsellor had difficulty maintaining professional boundaries with her client. A reference we found useful in our discussion: Leefmann, J, Schaper, M & Schicktanz, S. (2017). The Concept of “Genetic Responsibility” and Its Meanings: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Medical Sociology Literature. F...
Apr 05, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 3: sitting with discomfort. We’ll then present this week’s case, which starts with Hannah’s* phone call to the genetics service. We’ll be taking a break for the holidays, and will return in the new year to reflect on this episode and introduce new cases. References we found useful in our discussion: Resources developed by Mental Health First Aid Australia www.mhfa.com.au Beyond Blue www.beyondblue....
Dec 01, 2019•22 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in case 2: reflecting on the past. We’ll then present this week’s case: a couple referred to discuss genetic testing for cardiomyopathy. References mentioned in our discussion: Schwartz, M, et al . Randomized noninferiority trial of telephone versus in-person genetic counseling for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology 2014 32:7, 618-626 Cohen, S, Huziak, R, Gustafson, S and Grubs...
Nov 17, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, we begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 1: Opposing views. We then introduce the case of Frances*, who requested prenatal diagnosis for a condition known to be in her family. References mentioned in our discussion: McCarthy Veach P, Leroy BS, Callanan NP (eds.) (2003) Structuring the Genetic Counseling Session: Initiating, Contracting, Ending, and Referral. In: Facilitating the Genetic Counseling Process. Springer, New York, NY. Hinte...
Nov 03, 2019•23 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to GC Chat Podcast Season 2! In this episode, we introduce our first case: a couple who have different perspectives on their baby’s diagnosis. Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast On our website, you will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussion. http://www.gcchatpodcast.libsyn.com
Oct 20, 2019•16 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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In our final episode of season 1, we will begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 4: advocacy*. Then we will reflect on our first season. More information about topics referenced in our discussion: Sturm, A. C. (2019), 2019 National Society of Genetic Counselors Presidential Address. J Genet Couns, 28: 5-9. Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast. We will return for season 2 soon but would like your feedback to help our planning. Please v...
Apr 28, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, we begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 3: testing of children. We then introduce a new case about Kaitlin* and her husband Ben, who encounter a difficult decision in pregnancy. Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast More information about topics referenced in our discussion: Shkedi-Rafid, et al. (2014), Genetic testing of children for adult-onset conditions: opinions of the British adult population and implications f...
Apr 14, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, we firstly reflect on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 2: family secrets. We then introduce a new case about Paul*, his family and the issue of testing children for a genetic condition for which there is no proven medical benefit in knowing. Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast More information about topics referenced in our discussion: Schema et al., (2015), Clearing the Air: A Qualitative Investigation of Genetic Counselors’ Experie...
Mar 31, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, we begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 1: non-paternity. We then introduce a new case about John* and his mother Eileen and the issue of non-disclosure about a genetic diagnosis in the family. If you haven’t listened to episode 1, start there first. Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast More information about topics referenced in our discussion: Eno et al., 2018 “Misattributed parentage as an unanticipated finding d...
Mar 17, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode, we introduce Sarah*, her husband Freddie and their little boy Charlie. Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast Our episodes contain material that may be distressing to some listeners. If you feel you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions are listed on our website, along with our privacy statement and disclaimer. http://www.gcchatpodcast.libsyn.com/ *Pseudonyms are used throughout...
Mar 03, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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Today on Genetic Counsellor awareness day (8 November 2018), we are announcing our new podcast "GC Chat: A Genetic Counselling Podcast", launching in early 2019. Subscribe to stay up to date, or contact us if you would like to be involved.
Oct 28, 2018•2 min
