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Technology 'Opens the Door,' Offering Genetics Patients Appointments and Answers

A Charleston-based geneticist discusses results with a family that is located two hours away in a Florence clinic.
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In 2016, the Greenwood Genetics Center began using telehealth to combat a national and local geneticist shortage. Through video conferencing, patients and families are able to schedule appointments when a geneticist might not be available otherwise.