How do genetics counselors provide genetic/genomic information to patients and families in a nondirective manner?

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Nondirective counseling provides all the relevant facts and options available and allows the patient/family to make the decision that is right for them. The counselor does not recommend any course of action but supports whatever action the patient and/or family decides to take. This type of counseling almost always provides more information than the patient requests because most patients have little background in genetics.

How Do Genetics Counselors Provide Genetic/genomic Information to Patients and Families