Authors : Lekhangda Aditya Bartaria; Avyesh Bhatnagar; Vasavi Narayanan; Arun Bhatnagar; Chandra Bahadur Singh Dangi

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 2 - February

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14881325

Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted healthcare delivery, including the traditionally face-to-face practice of genetic counselling. Telehealth emerged as an innovative solution, offering remote genetic counselling services while minimizing infection risks. This study evaluates the feasibility of genetic counselling as a telehealth service during the pandemic; focusing on patient satisfaction, session outcomes, and the broader implications for accessibility and efficiency in healthcare delivery. Five cases spanning various specialties were analyzed, highlighting high patient satisfaction and a preference for online counselling. This research underscores the transformative potential of telehealth in genetic counselling and identifies areas for future research, such as privacy concerns and long-term outcomes.

Keywords : Telehealth Services, Genetic Counselling, Covid Pandemic, Genetic Disorders, Healthcare Accessibility.

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