RT Article
T1 Relational Ethics and Genetic Counseling
JF Nursing ethics
VO 11
IS 5
SP 459
OP 471
A1 Evans, Marilyn
A1 Bergum, Vangie
A1 Bamforth, Stephen
A1 MacPhail, Sandra
LA English
PB Sage
YR 2004
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1779443102
AB Genetic counseling is viewed as a therapeutic interrelationship between genetic counselors and their clients. In a previous relational ethics research project, various themes were identified as key components of relational ethics practice grounded in everyday health situations. In this article the relational ethics approach is further explored in the context of genetic counseling to enhance our understanding of how the counselor-client relationship is contextually developed and maintained. Qualitative interviews were conducted with six adult clients undergoing genetic counseling for predictive testing. Engagement, dialogue and presence were revealed as relevant to genetic counselor-client relationships. A relational ethics approach in genetic counseling challenges the concept of nondirectiveness and may enhance the outcome of counseling for both counselor and client.
K1 Therapeutic Relationship
K1 Relational
K1 Genetics
K1 Ethics
K1 Counseling
DO 10.1191/0969733004ne724oa