Article ; Online: Genetic counseling, virtual visits, and equity in the era of COVID-19 and beyond.
2021 Volume 30, Issue 4, Page(s) 1038–1045
Abstract: ... with both in-person and virtual visit options. This commentary highlights the successes and challenges in the rapid ... for physical exams or urgent care. Going forward, virtual visits will presumably become a mainstay ... implementation of virtual visits, focusing on who has benefited versus who has been challenged or left behind ...
| Abstract | Overnight, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth rapidly transitioned from limited application to widespread implementation. The field of genetic counseling was well positioned to make this transition to virtual care since there is generally less of a need for patients to be seen in-person for physical exams or urgent care. Going forward, virtual visits will presumably become a mainstay in the provision of genetic services and it is anticipated that clinics will adopt "hybrid" models with both in-person and virtual visit options. This commentary highlights the successes and challenges in the rapid implementation of virtual visits, focusing on who has benefited versus who has been challenged or left behind. We also discuss genetic testing considerations, including the additional steps required for patients and clinicians when testing is ordered outside of the clinical setting, which can result in delays or a lack of testing altogether. Future research considerations are presented to address the needs among the most vulnerable and help ensure equitable access and benefit. |
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| MeSH term(s) | COVID-19/epidemiology ; Genetic Counseling/trends ; Humans ; Pandemics ; Telemedicine/trends ; Videoconferencing/trends | |||||
| Language | English | |||||
| Publishing date | 2021-07-21 | |||||
| Publishing country | United States | |||||
| Document type | Journal Article | |||||
| ZDB-ID | 1117799-8 | |||||
| ISSN | 1573-3599 ; 1059-7700 | |||||
| ISSN (online) | 1573-3599 | |||||
| ISSN | 1059-7700 | |||||
| DOI | 10.1002/jgc4.1469 | |||||
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| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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