Abstract
The author, a scientist working in clinical genetics, outlines the functions of the genetic counsellor and discusses some of the ethical issues involved. The paper is based on one given at a London Medical Group conference.
Keywords: Genetic counselling, genetic diseases, prenatal diagnosis.
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