Chapter 3. Psychological Aspects

  1. Neil F. Sharpe2,
  2. Prof. Dr. Ronald F. Carter PhD., FCCMG., FACMG Director3,4
  1. M. J. Esplen PhD NCIC Clinician Scientist, Associate Professor Head, Program of Psychosocial and Psychotherapy Research in Cancer Genetics

Published Online: 4 JAN 2006

DOI: 10.1002/0471748897.ch3

Book Title

Genetic Testing: Care, Consent, and Liability

Genetic Testing: Care, Consent, and Liability

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How to Cite

Sharpe, N. F. and Carter, R. F. (2006) Psychological Aspects, in Genetic Testing: Care, Consent, and Liability, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471748897.ch3

Author Information

  1. 2

    Genetic Testing Research Group, 117 Inchbury Street, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8R 3B7; 1-905-529-2036; 1-905-577-6446 (fax)

  2. 3

    Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, HSC 3N15, 1200 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; 1-905-521-5084; 1-905-521-2651 (fax)

  3. 4

    Genetic Services, Hamilton Health Sciences, Canada

Author Information

  1. Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 4 JAN 2006
  2. Published Print: 11 NOV 2005

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471649878

Online ISBN: 9780471748892

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Keywords:

  • anxiety;
  • communication;
  • emotional responses;
  • genetic counseling;
  • perceived risk;
  • psychological distress;
  • psychosocial;
  • psychological status;
  • societal/ethical issues;
  • standard of care

Summary

Case studies illustrate the psychological stresses associated with genetic testing and counseling and how they impair patient perception and the critical counseling process. This chapter discusses how to recognize psychological stress, describes factors affecting information perception, and presents approaches to avoiding harmful outcomes.

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