Genetic Counseling Advocacy

Advances in the application of precision oncology have resulted in an increased demand for genetic counseling services. While the genetic counselor workforce is on the rise, disparities in access are widespread. Certain barriers to genetic counseling—from geography to business challenges— are impacting who can access, and benefit from, genetic counseling services.  In this episode, Dr. Colleen Campbell, University of Iowa Health Care, explains specific policy changes that can help ensure access across diverse patient groups–while also benefiting those hospitals and genetic counselors who provide these services.  This podcast is sponsored by the Iowa Oncology Society. Guest:  Colleen Campbell, Ph.D., MS, LGC Clinical Assistant Professor in Cardiovascular Medicine; Director, Genetic Counseling Operations, University of Iowa Health Care;  Assistant Director, Iowa Institute for Human Genetics;  Secretary/Treasurer of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Related Content: A Multidisciplinary Consortium to Advance Genetic Counseling in Oncology The Need for Increased Access to Genetic Counselors Improving Access to Oncology Genetic Counseling Eliminating Precision Medicine Disparities Overview [Video Podcast] Ep 9: Precision Medicine Disparities Transforming Complex to Clear: New Precision Medicine Tools