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Genetic Counseling

Genetic Counseling. Colin Neumann Bellarmine University Molecular Biology Spring Semester 2006. What is it?. “A communication process which deals with human problems associated with the occurrence or the risk of occurrence of a genetic disorder in a family.”

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Genetic Counseling

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  1. Genetic Counseling Colin Neumann Bellarmine University Molecular Biology Spring Semester 2006

  2. What is it? • “A communication process which deals with human problems associated with the occurrence or the risk of occurrence of a genetic disorder in a family.” - American Society of Human Genetics

  3. Why genetic counseling now? • Increased medical knowledge • Increased public knowledge

  4. Goals • Comprehend the medical facts • Understand hereditary patterns • Understand alternatives • Choose appropriate course of action • Create best possible situation for all involved

  5. Steps to Genetic Counseling • Construction of complete pedigree • Creation of comprehensive medical history • Assigning appropriate diagnostic tests

  6. Questions?

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