Simon Elliott W
Research and Health Services, Elwyn, PA 19063, USA.
J Genet Couns. 2012 Dec;21(6):777-83. doi: 10.1007/s10897-012-9525-7. Epub 2012 Jul 25.
Recent advances in syndromic identification have resulted in genetic counselors providing services to increasing numbers of people with intellectual disability (ID) and their families. However, from the standpoint of professionals who support people with ID, genetic counselors are on the periphery of the extensive ID social service system. Reasons for this, based on a review of historical circumstances, definitional differences funding and a divergence of approaches, are critically presented and discussed. A model is offered that would allow for a closer working relationship and an integrated team approach that includes genetic counselors.
综合征识别方面的最新进展使得遗传咨询师能够为越来越多的智力残疾（ID）患者及其家庭提供服务。然而，从支持ID患者的专业人员的角度来看，遗传咨询师处于广泛的ID社会服务系统的边缘。基于对历史情况、定义差异、资金和方法分歧的回顾，批判性地提出并讨论了造成这种情况的原因。本文提供了一个模型，该模型将允许建立更紧密的工作关系，并采用包括遗传咨询师在内的综合团队方法。
