GC Chat: A Genetic Counselling Podcast

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 ou...

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...

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...

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...

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 informati...

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

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...

**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 th...

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 rig...

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 reference...

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...

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...

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. Jou...

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 Resp...

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:...

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...

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,...

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.c...

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 #GCcha...

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...

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 discussi...

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 r...

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.gcchatpo...