Martha E. Walker, MS, CGC
Title
Genetic Counselor
Phone
513-636-4798
Fax
513-636-7297
Credentials
MS: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1990.
Certification: Genetic Counseling, American Board of Medical Genetics, 1990.
Research
Psychosocial needs of prenatal genetic counseling patients and of parents with abnormal prenatal diagnosis results; sex chromosome abnormalities.
Publications, Most Recent
Walker, ME.: Prenatal Diagnosis chapter in Children with Spina Bifida, Marlene Lutkenhoff, editor. Woodbine House, Bethesda, MD, 1999.
Yelland, J.; Walker, M.; Zins, J.; and Warren, N.: Psychosocial assessment in prenatal genetic counseling: An assessment of current methods and interest and the development of the psychosocial assessment of prenatal patients (PAPP) form. (Abstract) Journal Genetic Counseling 7(6):445-6, 1998.
Petrucelli, N.; Walker, M.; and Schorry, E.: Continuation of pregnancy following the diagnosis of a fetal sex chromosome abnormality: A study of parents' counseling needs and experiences. Journal Genetic Counseling 7(5):401-15, 1998.
Kennedy, S.J.; Blough, R.A.; Kenner, C.A.; and Walker, M.E.: An assessment of two training interventions designed to increase the knowledge of obstetrical nurses and nurse-midwives about the maternal serum triple screen. Prenatal Diagnosis 18:713-20, 1998.
Fuchs, A.; Walker, M.; Blough, R. and Zins, J.: How does amniocentesis really feel?Comparing genetic counselors' descriptions with patient experience. Abstract) Journal Genetic Counseling 6(4):440-41,
1997.
Special Interests
Prenatal and preconception genetic counseling.
Professional OrganizationsNational Society of Genetic Counselors, 1988 to present.
Related Areas
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