Which professional is typically qualified to provide formal genetic counseling services?
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Correct answer: A clinical geneticist or certified genetic counselor
Genetic counseling is provided by specially trained professionals — clinical geneticists or certified genetic counselors — who are equipped to interpret family history, inheritance patterns, and genetic test results and support patients emotionally.
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