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- Title
Psychological Model for Presymptomatic Test Interviews: Lessons Learned from Huntington Disease.
- Authors
Soldan, Jo; Street, Eddy; Gray, Jonathon; Binedell, Julia; Harper, Peter
- Abstract
This paper reflects on experience gained from presymptomatic testing for Huntington disease. An approach is presented which considers the role of the clinician and aims of the interview. Irrespective of the disease being tested for, it is suggested that the psychological aim of presymptomatic testing is to foster emotional insight and understanding that will help clients in their decision-making process about testing and their subsequent adjustment to the result. Based on these aims the process of presymptomatic testing, counseling is considered in terms of clarification, consideration, education, and reflection, followed by decision making. Practical approaches are discussed and illustrated with clinical examples.
- Publication
Journal of Genetic Counseling, 2000, Vol 9, Issue 1, p15
- ISSN
1059-7700
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1023/A:1009425022687