Talking to Patients about Genetic Testing and Psychosocial Implications of that Discussion | Webinar

Dr. Hurley will provide an overview of psychosocial challenges faced by patients deciding to undergo genetic testing. Her presentation will combine research findings from psychosocial research and case illustrations from twenty years of providing psychotherapy to genetic counseling patients. She will provide tips on communication strategies as well as common pitfalls to avoid, and discuss advantages of creating an “information plan” based on patients’ needs, preferences, and ability to absorb emotionally challenging information. Clinical examples will be drawn from Dr. Hurley’s specialty in hereditary cancer risk, with discussion of how psychosocial issues in genetic testing are relevant across a broad range of conditions, from the prenatal setting to other pediatric- and adult-onset hereditary syndromes.

Presented By:
Karen Hurley, PhD
Ginger Haynes, MS, CGC, MBA