Genetic Counsellors and Private Practice: Professional Turbulence and Common Values

Collis, S; Gaff, C; Wake, S; McEwen, A

Genetic Counsellors and Private Practice: Professional Turbulence and Common Values

Collis, S Gaff, C Wake, S McEwen, A

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Citation:: Journal of Genetic Counseling, 2018, 27 (4), pp. 782 - 791
Issue Date:: 2018-08-01

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dc.contributor.author	Collis, S	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Gaff, C	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Wake, S	en_US
dc.contributor.author	McEwen, A https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8705-1190	en_US
dc.date.available	2020-05-25T19:17:25Z
dc.date.issued	2018-08-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Genetic Counseling, 2018, 27 (4), pp. 782 - 791	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1059-7700	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/124876
dc.description.abstract	© 2017, National Society of Genetic Counselors, Inc. Genetic counsellors face tensions between past and future identities: between established values and goals, and a broadening scope of settings and activities. This study examines the advent of genetic counsellors in private practice in Australia and New Zealand from the perspectives of the small numbers working in this sector and those who have only worked in public practice. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 genetic counsellors who had experience in private practice, and 14 genetic counsellors without private sector experience. Results demonstrated that circumstantial and personal factors can mitigate the challenges experienced and the amount of support desired by those who had established a private practice, and those who were employed by private companies. Notably, most participants with private sector experience perceived themselves to be viewed negatively by other genetic counsellors. Most participants without private sector experience expressed concern that the challenges they believed genetic counsellors face in private practice may impact service quality, but wished to address such concerns by providing appropriate support. Together, our results reinforce that participants in private and public sectors are strong advocates for peer support, multidisciplinary team work, and professional development. These core values, and seeking understanding of different circumstances and support needs, will enable genetic counsellors in different sectors to move forward together. Our results suggest supports that may be acted upon by members of the profession, professional groups, and training programs, in Australia, New Zealand, and overseas.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Genetic Counseling	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1007/s10897-017-0201-9	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Genetics & Heredity	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Genetic Counseling	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Private Practice	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Australia	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	New Zealand	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Female	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Male	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Counselors	en_US
dc.title	Genetic Counsellors and Private Practice: Professional Turbulence and Common Values	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	4	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	27	en_US
utslib.for	1103 Clinical Sciences	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Graduate School of Health
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.issue	4	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	27	en_US

Abstract:

© 2017, National Society of Genetic Counselors, Inc. Genetic counsellors face tensions between past and future identities: between established values and goals, and a broadening scope of settings and activities. This study examines the advent of genetic counsellors in private practice in Australia and New Zealand from the perspectives of the small numbers working in this sector and those who have only worked in public practice. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 genetic counsellors who had experience in private practice, and 14 genetic counsellors without private sector experience. Results demonstrated that circumstantial and personal factors can mitigate the challenges experienced and the amount of support desired by those who had established a private practice, and those who were employed by private companies. Notably, most participants with private sector experience perceived themselves to be viewed negatively by other genetic counsellors. Most participants without private sector experience expressed concern that the challenges they believed genetic counsellors face in private practice may impact service quality, but wished to address such concerns by providing appropriate support. Together, our results reinforce that participants in private and public sectors are strong advocates for peer support, multidisciplinary team work, and professional development. These core values, and seeking understanding of different circumstances and support needs, will enable genetic counsellors in different sectors to move forward together. Our results suggest supports that may be acted upon by members of the profession, professional groups, and training programs, in Australia, New Zealand, and overseas.

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