Online Genetic Counseling as a Solution for Unmet Needs in Genetic Medicine: The First Survey in Japan
OGC has high potential to improve access to genetic services in Japan, particularly for individuals in remote areas. Despite high satisfaction, challenges such as communication limitations, privacy concerns, and lack of insurance coverage must be addressed. Policy reforms, improved infrastructure, and further large-scale studies are needed to support the widespread implementation of OGC in Japan.
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMA Journal
- Published
- 2025-12-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.31662/jmaj.2025-0157
- Primary Topic
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00