Humans of Healthcare: The Genetic Counsellor

Rifhan Azwani Mazlan, Associate Genetic Counsellor, Genetic Counselling Society of Malaysia | Sharifah Azween Syed Omar, Genetic Counsellor, Genetic Counselling Society of Malaysia

15-Nov-23 16:00

Humans of Healthcare: The Genetic Counsellor

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Every second Thursday of November is dedicated to Genetic Counselor Awareness Day, to raise awareness about how genetic counsellors work in a healthcare team within our community. On this episode of Humans of Healthcare, we speak to Rifhan Azwani Mazlan and Sharifah Azween Syed Omar, genetic counsellors from the Genetic Counselling Society of Malaysia, on their increasingly important role as healthcare becomes more advanced and targeted, and how young graduates can pursue this career path.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories: wellness

Tags: humansofhealthcare, genetic counselling, genetic disorder, genetic test,

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