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Results 1 - 10 of 11 for Healthcare professional
  1. Why is it important to know my family health history?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... family . By noticing patterns of disorders among relatives, healthcare professionals can determine whether an individual, family members, or ... people at an increased risk of certain cancers, healthcare professionals may recommend more frequent screening (such as mammography ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/inheritance/familyhistory - Genetics
  2. What are the benefits and risks of direct-to-consumer genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... medical record (unless you share results with your healthcare professional). It is often less expensive than genetic testing ... be confirmed with genetic tests administered by a healthcare professional. The tests look only at a subset of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcrisksbenefits - Genetics
  3. What is a genetic consultation?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... with experience in medical genetics and counseling). Other healthcare professionals such as nurses, psychologists, and social workers trained ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/consult/consultation - Genetics
  4. How can I find a genetics professional in my area?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... plan. Several organizations have tips for finding a healthcare professional: The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center, a service of the National Institutes of Health, provides a guide to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../consult/findingprofessional - Genetics
  5. How much does direct-to-consumer genetic testing cost, and is it covered by health insurance?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... a package. In some cases, consultation with a healthcare professional (such as a genetic counselor) is included in the cost of testing; in others, it can be added for an additional fee. ... from a healthcare provider and is not considered “diagnostic” (that is, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/dtcgenetictesting/dtccost - Genetics
  6. How are genetic conditions and genes named?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... to propose a name for the condition. Later, healthcare professionals, researchers, people affected by the condition, and other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/naming - Genetics
  7. What do the results of direct-to-consumer genetic testing mean?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... questions about the meaning of your test results, professional support (such as guidance from a genetic counselor) may be available from the company that provided the test. You can also share questions about your results with your own healthcare provider. Talk to your doctor before making any ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../dtcgenetictesting/dtcresults - Genetics
  8. BRCA1 gene 
    ... Genetics of Breast and Gynecologic Cancers (PDQ®)–Health Professional ... (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2013 Dec. Report No.: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/brca1 - Genetics
  9. BRCA2 gene 
    ... Genetics of Breast and Gynecologic Cancers (PDQ®)–Health Professional ... (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2013 Dec. Report No.: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/brca2 - Genetics
  10. Opioid addiction 
    ... pain relief. Some opioids are legally prescribed by healthcare providers to ... their professional and personal relationships. It is unknown why some ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/opioid-addiction - Genetics
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