An Educational Ethics Casebook for Genetic Counseling

The goal of this project is the development of a casebook and compilation of related educational resources covering ethical issues encountered in the practice of genetic counseling. It will present educational materials for genetic counseling trainees and provide a resource for genetic counselors encountering difficult issues. The goals of the proposal are to: collect cases from certified genetic counselors in each of nineteen problem areas, and disguising each case to protect confidentiality; outlining an educational process for exploring each type of case; and compiling reading materials pertinent to each case type, to provide scientific details and additional information on social and legal ramifications of different counseling positions and decisions.