PHSA
Developing and completing patients’ medical and family history by conducting interviews with patients and their family members. Explaining the hereditary cancer pattern in the patient’s family and the cancer risks associated with that pattern. Recommending cancer screening based on the family history and standard HCP guidelines. Explaining genetic susceptibility testing and the associa...
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Genetic Counsellor, Hereditary Cancer - BC Cancer - Vancouver
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Genetic Counsellor, Hereditary Cancer
BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC
The Genetic Counsellor operationally reports to the Clinical Coordinator, Genetic Counselling and has a matrix reporting to the Practice Lead, Genetic Counselling. Working with direction form Medical Leaders, the Genetic Counsellor participates in a team approach to provide genetic counselling to individual patients and their family members. Additional duties include providing public, professional and academic education and participating in clinical research.
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