A 36-year-old member asked:
What are the disadvantage of a genetic counselor?
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Dr. Maulik Shahanswered
Clinical Genetics 25 years experience
None: A genetic counselor should provide you with non-judgmental advice pertaining to genetic risks. They are educators foremost and as the saying goes, knowledge is power.
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Last updated Jun 24, 2014
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