Navigating Genetic Testing in Pregnancy & the Path to FiND Genetics
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When Ushta was pregnant with her third child, she found herself being told which tests she would be having done—rather than being offered options and having them explained to her. As a genetic counselor working in reproductive genetics, she had also started fielding many questions from individuals looking for more insight and direction in a time of expanding prenatal testing options. These experiences led her to leave her role in industry and start her own company: FiND Genetics, an independent telemedicine genetics consulting practice. Ushta shares the path that led her to FiND Genetics, her perspective on recent changes within the field of genetic counseling, and how genetic counseling can empower patients to make informed decisions. Links and Resources FiND Genetics Genotypecast Interview with Katie Stoll: Prenatal Screening, False Positives, and NYT's Coverage Connect with Ushta on Social Media Ushta and FiND Genetics on Instagram: @findgenetics Ushta on LinkedIn Check out other Patient Stories podcast episodes. Read other Patient Stories on the Grey Genetics Patient Stories Page. Interested in digging deeper into the professional issues raised in the podcast? Consider joining the Patient Stories Club! Do you want to support Patient Stories? You can make a donation online! Are you looking for genetic counseling? Patient Stories is sponsored by Grey Genetics, an independent telehealth genetic counseling and consulting company. Book an appointment with a genetic counselor specialized in your area of concern. All genetic counseling appointments take place over secure, HIPAA-compliant video-conferencing or by phone. Looking for a place to collect your family history and share with relatives? Check out the FamGenix app. Grey Genetics is no longer active on social media. To receive occasional email updates, sign up for our mailing list. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patient-stories-with-grey-genetics/message
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