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Genetic counselling for schizophrenia in the era of molecular genetics.

Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie ·Vol. 46 ·No. 2 ·2001-03-00 ·Pages 123-30

Hodgkinson KA, Murphy J, O'Neill S, Brzustowicz L, Bassett AS

Abstract

To review the role of genetic counselling for individuals with psychiatric illnesses. Using schizophrenia as an example and including updated information about a genetic subtype (22q deletion syndrome), we discuss the value of the genetic counselling process in psychiatry, with support from the literature and our clinical experience. Genetic counselling, the process through which knowledge about the genetics of illnesses is shared, provides information on the inheritance of illnesses and their recurrence risks; addresses the concerns of patients, their families, and their health care providers; and supports patients and their families dealing with these illnesses. For comprehensive medical management, this service should be available to all individuals with schizophrenia and their families. New findings in the genetics of psychiatric illness may have important clinical implications for patients and their families.

MeSH Terms
Chromosome Deletion Chromosomes, Human, Pair 22 Genetic Counseling Humans Molecular Biology Risk Factors Schizophrenia/genetics,prevention & control
Authors & Affiliations
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Hodgkinson K A
Genetics Department, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, Newfoundland.
Murphy J
O'Neill S
Brzustowicz L
Bassett A S
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Article Info
Journal
Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie
Abbr.
Can J Psychiatry
ISSN
0706-7437
DOI
10.1177/070674370104600202
Published
2001-03-00
Pages
123-30
Language
English
Region
United States
NLM ID
7904187
PMCID
PMC3276586
Subset
IM
Grants
Canadian Institutes of Health Research · 38099 · Canada
Corrections
CommentIn
PMID: 11280079
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