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.

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In this episode, we introduce Sarah*, her husband Freddie and their little boy Charlie. Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast

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*Pseudonyms are used throughout

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 during exome/genome sequencing: current clinical laboratory practices and an opportunity for standardization”, Genet Med. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30214068
• Beagle has Landed podcast https://beaglelanded.com/
• The white ribbon foundation https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/
• Chen et al., 2017 “Patient Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence Discussion during Genetic Counseling Sessions” J Genet Couns https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27943088
• Lewis and Robinson, 2017 “Preparing Genetic Counselors for Patient Disclosure of Intimate Partner Violence: An Assessment of an Intervention Toolkit” Human Genetics Theses and Capstones (Sarah Lawrence College) https://digitalcommons.slc.edu/genetics_etd/39/

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

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’ Experiences of Counselor‐Focused Patient Anger. J Genet Counsel, 24: 717-731.
• Baty M (2010), Facing Patient Anger in LeRoy, McCarthy Veach, Bartels (eds) (2010), Genetic counseling practice: Advanced concepts and skills. (pp.125-154). Wiley-Blackwell, USA.
• Barsevick et al., (2008). Intention to communicate BRCA1/BRCA2 genetic test results to the family. Journal of Family Psychology, 22(2): 303-312.
• Ritchie (1991). Family communication patterns: An epistemic analysis and conceptual Reinterpretation. Commun Res, 18, 548–565.
• Koerner, LeRoy & Veach (2010), Family Communication Patterns in Gaff & Byland (Eds) Family communication about genetics: Theory and practice.(pp. 187 – 189). New York, NY:Oxford University Press.
• McClellan et al., (2013), Exploring resources for intrafamilial communication of cancer genetic risk: we still need to talk. Eur J Hum Genet, 21(9): 903–910.
• Vavolizza RD, et al. (2014), Disclosing genetic information to family members about inherited cardiac arrhythmias: an obligation or a choice? J Genet Couns, 24:608–615.

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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 for clinical practice, Eur J Hum Genet 23, 1281–1285.
• Metcalfe, et al. (2008), Family communication between children and their parents about inherited genetic conditions: a meta-synthesis of the research, Eur J Hum Genet 16(10): 1193-1200.

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

*Pseudonyms are used throughout

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 visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GCchatsurvey. If you would like to present a case in season 2, please get in touch. 

On our website, you will find instructions for case presenters, suggestions for support and our privacy statement and disclaimer. http://www.gcchatpodcast.libsyn.com

*Pseudonyms are used throughout