NCI CANCER GENETICS SERVICES DIRECTORY
CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION
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Licensed, board certified, or board eligible in their profession.
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A member of one of the following professional organizations or special interest
groups:
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American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG)
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American Psychological Association
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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
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International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG)
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National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
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NSGC Special Interest Group in Cancer
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Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
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ONS Cancer Genetics Special Interest Group
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Specific training or professional experience in cancer genetics.
This could include:
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Publications authored
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Courses taken
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Years of experience
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Number of patients counseled per year about genetic susceptibility to cancer
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Investigator or research professional on genetics clinical trials
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Clinical preceptorships taken
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A member of or affiliated with an interdisciplinary team with
substantial expertise in cancer genetics. Members of the team should be able to
provide the following expertise in relation to cancer genetics:
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Patient genetics education
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Patient cancer-risk assessment
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Appropriate pre- and post-test counseling and informed consent (including
ethical, legal, and social issues related to testing and disclosure of test
results)
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Genetic susceptibility testing (including information on limitations, specific
tests available, and regulations concerning testing procedures such as CLIA and
CAP/ACMG)
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Follow-up plan of care (including medical care, psychological support, and
counseling about options for prevention or early detection guidelines)
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Willing to accept referrals. |
