Genetics resources
| Resources . | Description . | URL . |
|---|---|---|
| For health professionals | ||
| Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man | A catalog of genes and genetic disorders | https://omim.org/ |
| ClinVar | Public archive of genetic variants and their classification with supporting evidence | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/clinvar |
| GeneReviews | Resource describing clinical features, management options, and genetic counseling for inherited conditions | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1116 |
| For patients | ||
| National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) | Patient advocacy group for rare diseases | https://rarediseases.org |
| Medline Plus | Summary information on various disorders; uses patient-friendly language | https://medlineplus.gov |
| Locating a genetic counselor and remote genetic counseling services | ||
| Tool for finding a genetic counselor | Directory offering access to >3000 genetic counselors in the United States and Canada that can search based on specialty and location. Many remote counselors available. Outside the United States and Canada, patients are often referred to the genetics departments of larger hospitals. | https://findageneticcounselor.nsgc.org |
| MyGeneTeam∗ | A team of genetic counselors in the United States and Canada who can provide remote genetic counseling services and increase access for patients | https://mygeneteam.com/ |
| Genome Medical∗ | Digital health company located in the United States that provides virtual on demand genetic counseling consultations with certified genetic counselors | https://www.genomemedical.com/ |
| Resources . | Description . | URL . |
|---|---|---|
| For health professionals | ||
| Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man | A catalog of genes and genetic disorders | https://omim.org/ |
| ClinVar | Public archive of genetic variants and their classification with supporting evidence | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/clinvar |
| GeneReviews | Resource describing clinical features, management options, and genetic counseling for inherited conditions | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1116 |
| For patients | ||
| National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) | Patient advocacy group for rare diseases | https://rarediseases.org |
| Medline Plus | Summary information on various disorders; uses patient-friendly language | https://medlineplus.gov |
| Locating a genetic counselor and remote genetic counseling services | ||
| Tool for finding a genetic counselor | Directory offering access to >3000 genetic counselors in the United States and Canada that can search based on specialty and location. Many remote counselors available. Outside the United States and Canada, patients are often referred to the genetics departments of larger hospitals. | https://findageneticcounselor.nsgc.org |
| MyGeneTeam∗ | A team of genetic counselors in the United States and Canada who can provide remote genetic counseling services and increase access for patients | https://mygeneteam.com/ |
| Genome Medical∗ | Digital health company located in the United States that provides virtual on demand genetic counseling consultations with certified genetic counselors | https://www.genomemedical.com/ |
There are many options for remote and telehealth genetic counseling. These are examples, and we do not specifically endorse the companies listed above.