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Genetic Counselors and Health Literacy: The Role of Genetic Counsel... - PubMed - NCBI

Genetic Counselors and Health Literacy: The Role of Genetic Counsel... - PubMed - NCBI



 2014 Dec 16. [Epub ahead of print]

Genetic Counselors and Health Literacy: The Role of Genetic Counselors in Developing a Web-Based Resource About the Affordable Care Act.

Abstract

The Western States Genetic Services Collaborative (WSGSC) recognized the need for clear and understandable information about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for families throughout the life course. The genetic counselors working in the WSGSC developed, tested, and implemented a web resource ( http://www.westernstatesgenetics.org/ACA_home.htm ) to help families navigate information about the ACA tailored to their life situation. The training and experience of genetic counselors provide the skills needed to translate complicated information, like that of the ACA, into formats that the general public can comprehend. The website went public in October 2013, and it has been positively received. The development of this website is a good case study in how genetic counseling skills can be applied to public health education and improving health literacy.

PMID:
 
25502406
 
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