Publications by authors named "Romer Guerbo"
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- The paper examines the growth of genetic counseling in the Philippines, highlighting the launch of a master's program in 2011 which aimed to meet the rising demand for these services.
- Currently, there are 18 trained genetic counselors working in diverse medical areas, such as pediatrics and cancer care.
- However, they face challenges like a limited workforce, lack of official recognition for their title, and the need for regulatory support, necessitating cooperation with government and healthcare organizations to improve genetic counseling services.
The COVID-19 pandemic poses a significant challenge to healthcare professionals and health systems around the world, most notably the disruption of its service delivery. The typical work setting for most genetic counselors (GCs) is in a clinic or hospital. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, to help prevent the further spread of the virus, clinics and hospitals have restricted non-urgent in-person delivery of healthcare services, including genetic counseling.
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