AB042. Prenatal genetic counseling in the Philippine setting: a case series

Cavan, Barbra Charina V.; Mendoza, Antoinette; Veloso, Girlie

doi:10.21037/atm.2017.s042

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“…Prenatal genetic counseling services primarily serve to help obstetricians with case management. Furthermore, the termination of pregnancies is not practiced [ 37 ]. However, noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT), which is performed from 10 weeks of pregnancy and involves the measurement of circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in the maternal blood, is already available in the country.…”

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Integrating Genetic Services in the Philippine Public Health Delivery System: The Value of Networks

Padilla,

Abadingo,

Maceda

et al. 2024

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The delivery of genetic services in developing countries is faced with significant challenges, despite medical and technological advances globally. The Philippines, being an archipelago, faces even more challenges, with significant disparities in access to healthcare, and tertiary medical centers and specialists being concentrated in the major cities. The utilization of different networks for the integration of genetic services in the existing public health delivery system has been valuable. Using the well-established network of the national newborn screening program, genetic services have been successfully integrated into the delivery of healthcare, even at the grassroot level. Equitable access to healthcare, including genetic services, was highlighted and supported by the enactment of the Rare Disease Law in 2016. The support of the academe to assure the sustainability of services was evident in the establishment of a genetic counseling program to augment the work of a handful of clinical geneticists. Professional societies and support groups have been instrumental in identifying genetic conditions to be prioritized and lobbying for increased public awareness, leading to national programs and policies. This paper primarily discusses the value of networks in the delivery of genetic services, specifically newborn screening, programs for rare diseases, birth defects, and genetic counseling.

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Section: Genetic Counseling Networkmentioning

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Integrating Genetic Services in the Philippine Public Health Delivery System: The Value of Networks

Padilla,

Abadingo,

Maceda

et al. 2024

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Landscape of genetic counseling in the Philippines

Abad,

Tumulak,

Guerbo

et al. 2023

Journal of Genetic Counseling

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In this paper, we report on the professional development of genetic counselors in the Philippines as we discuss the status of genetic counseling training and research, along with the roles and scope of practice of genetic counselors. The development of a master's level training program for non‐physician genetic counselors in the Philippines initiated in 2011 was in response to the increasing demand for genetic counseling services. There are currently 18 locally trained genetic counselors who are practicing in various fields including newborn screening, pediatrics, cancer, prenatal and preconception, neurology, and research. Despite the success of the genetic counseling training program, various professional challenges hinder maximizing the impact of genetic counselors in the health system. The challenges discussed in this paper include the limited number of genetic counselors, the lack of government positions officially recognizing the ‘genetic counselor’ title, and the absence of a regulatory framework. These issues require thorough discussion with appropriate government agencies and collaboration with other healthcare professional organizations with the ultimate goal of ensuring quality genetic counseling services nationwide.

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AB042. Prenatal genetic counseling in the Philippine setting: a case series

Cited by 2 publications

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Integrating Genetic Services in the Philippine Public Health Delivery System: The Value of Networks

Integrating Genetic Services in the Philippine Public Health Delivery System: The Value of Networks

Landscape of genetic counseling in the Philippines

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