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Genetic Counseling

Genetic Counseling. By: Kyle Hollis. 4. What is Genetic Counseling?. Medical education of affected individuals and the general public concerning inherited disorder.

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Genetic Counseling

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  1. Genetic Counseling By: Kyle Hollis 4

  2. What is Genetic Counseling? • Medical education of affected individuals and the general public concerning inherited disorder. • Genetics counselors are health care professionals with specialized graduate degrees and experience in medical genetics and counseling.

  3. What do Genetics Counselors Do? • Work as members of a healthcare team • Assess the risk of a genetic disorder by researching a persons family history and evaluating medical records • Provide support and information to help a person make a decision about testing • Interpret results of medical tests and data • Explain possible treatments or preventative measures • Discuss reproductive options

  4. When to see a Genetics Counselor • About 3% of babies are born with birth defects each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - and of the malformations that do occur, the most common are also among the most treatable. • The best time to seek genetic counseling is before becoming pregnant, when a counselor can help assess your risk factors. But even after you become pregnant, a meeting with a genetic counselor can still be helpful.

  5. Karyotype Aminocentesis Techniques Tests for abnormalities of chromosomes 1

  6. This is a common test used to determine the risk of a child having a genetics disorder that his ancestors were carriers for Techniques Pedigree Analysis 2

  7. How to find a genetics counselor? • Your doctor may refer you to a genetic counselor. Universities and medical centers also often have affiliated genetic counselors, or can provide referrals to a counselor or genetics clinic. • There are also counselors who are specialized for different diseases. • ResourceLink [nsgc.org] • Genetic Centers, Clinics and Departments [kumc.edu] • GeneClinics [geneclinics.org]

  8. Resources 1. http://www.givf.com/pren_test.cfm 2. www.cerezyme.com/.../ cz_hc_disease-genetics.asp 3.http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/medicine/genecounseling.shtml 4. http://geneticcounseling.genetics.utah.edu/

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