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Diagnosed with genetic disease;have 4yrs

2017-04-10 09:38:46
My cousin has been diagnosed with a genetic hereditary disorder and the doctors have given him only 4-5 years. he is 32 years old and desperately needs some counseling. do we need to consult with a psychologist?or psychiatrist? or a grief counselor? please help
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I am sorry to hear about your cousin. It is the duty of the diagnosing doctor to counsel and refer to a psychiatrist for further management.  Please talk to the geneticist who will have resources for referral.

Answered2017-04-11 03:30:58

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