Genetic Counseling for Neurofibromatosis 1, Neurofibromatosis 2, and Schwannomatosis—Practice Resource of the National Society of Genetic Counselors

Heather B. Radtke*, Amanda L. Bergner, Allison L. Goetsch, Caroline McGowan, Karin Panzer, Ashley Cannon

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Abstract

The goal of this practice resource is to provide genetic counselors and other healthcare professionals with a resource to reference when providing genetic counseling services to individuals and families undergoing evaluation for neurofibromatosis (NF) or who have received a diagnosis of NF, including NF1, NF2, and schwannomatosis. This resource represents the opinions of a multi-center working group of Certified Genetic Counselors with experience in the care of individuals with NF, providing topics to be considered for the incorporation into a clinical genetic counseling session.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)692-714
Number of pages23
JournalJournal of Genetic Counseling
Volume29
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2020

Keywords

  • counseling techniques
  • genetic counseling
  • genetic counselors
  • genetic testing
  • Neurofibromatosis type 1
  • Neurofibromatosis type 2
  • practice guideline
  • schwannomatosis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Genetics(clinical)

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