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. 2013 Dec;22(6):907-10.
doi: 10.1007/s10897-013-9640-0. Epub 2013 Aug 15.

Iceland-genetic counseling services

Vigdis Stefansdottir  1 , Reynir Arngrimsson, Jon J Jonsson
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Iceland-genetic counseling services

Vigdis Stefansdottir et al. J Genet Couns. 2013 Dec.

Abstract

This brief report aims to give an overview of the history and current status of clinical genetics services in Iceland and specific genetic counseling considerations for Iceland's population. Presently, there are two part time medical geneticists and one full time genetic counselor with an MSc education from Cardiff, within the Department of Genetic and Molecular Medicine, based in Iceland's only tertiary healthcare facility, Landspitali, the National University Hospital. An oncologist (20 %) also contributes to the cancer genetic counseling service. In addition, a pediatric medical geneticist has a 25 % appointment at the Children's Hospital. No other health care organization offers genetic counseling, and there are no private genetic counseling services.

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