This week Bobbi Conner talks with Kimberly Foil about the role of genetic counselors in healthcare today. Kimberly is a licensed certified genetic counselor and Director of the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program at MUSC.
TRANSCRIPT:
Conner: I’m Bobbi Conner for South Carolina Public Radio with Health Focus here at the radio studio for the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Genetic counselors guide individuals and families through the complexities of genetics and work in various health care settings. Kimberly Foil is here to talk about the details of this growing health care specialty. Kim is a licensed certified genetic counselor and Director of MUSC’s Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program. Kim, tell us about genetic counselors and what role they play in health care today…