Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancer: A Pilot Study on Experiences of Patients and Family Members.

Bleiker, E. M. A.; Aaronson, N. K.; Menko, F. H.; Hahn, D. E. E.; van Asperen, C. J.; Rutgers, E. J. T.; ten Kate, L. P.; Leschot, N. J.

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ERIC Number: EJ576856

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancer: A Pilot Study on Experiences of Patients and Family Members.

Bleiker, E. M. A.; Aaronson, N. K.; Menko, F. H.; Hahn, D. E. E.; van Asperen, C. J.; Rutgers, E. J. T.; ten Kate, L. P.; Leschot, N. J.

Patient Education and Counseling, v32 n1,2 p107-16 Sep-Oct 1997

Individuals who received genetic counseling for cancer (N=36) provided feedback on the quality of services and identified areas for improvement. Reasons for counseling and need for psychosocial support are also considered. Generally high levels of satisfaction with care provided were found. Four areas for improvement are identified and discussed. (Author/EMK)

Descriptors: Cancer, Communication Audits, Counseling, Emotional Adjustment, Family Health, Genetics, Heredity, Participant Satisfaction, Patient Education, Patients, Program Effectiveness

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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