The genetic counseling workplace - An Australasian perspective: A national study of workplace issues for genetic counselors and associate genetic counselors

Journal of Genetic Counseling

Volumn 12, Issue 5, 2003, Pages 439-456

  James, Carolyn ^a   Worthington, Sharron ^b   Colley, Alison ^c  

^a Toowoomba Hospital   (Australia)

^b KING EDWARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL   (Australia)

^c LIVERPOOL HOSPITAL   (Australia)

Author keywords

Australia; Genetic counseling; Resource utilization; Workplace issues

Indexed keywords

AUSTRALIA; GENETIC COUNSELING; HEALTH EDUCATION; HEALTH PROMOTION; HUMAN; NEW ZEALAND; PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE; QUESTIONNAIRE; RESPONSIBILITY; REVIEW; WORKPLACE;

EID: 3543092236     PISSN: 10597700     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1025868804314     Document Type: Review

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