genetic counceling

Question 1

what are the aims of genetic counselling?

Answer 1

• Understand the information about the genetic condition - Appreciate the inheritance pattern and risk of recurrence - Understand the options available - Make decisions appropriate to their personal and family situation - Make the best possible adjustment to the disorder or risk

Question 2

which types of people are referred to the genetics clinic?

Answer 2

• couple with family history of genetic condition-e.g. cystic fibrosis - couples with recurrent miscarriages - people looking for advice on genetic testing and management of risk - children with physical problems, learning difficulties of developmental delays looking for diagnosis

Question 3

What are key skills to have when genetic counselling?

Answer 3

Verbal communication – no jargon - appropriate tone Non-verbal communication - (body language) - AcknowledgementWorking at patient’s pace (it might be different to yours) - Questions – checking, clarifying, comprehending Working without assumptions

Question 4

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Question 5

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Question 6

what is consanguinuity in genetics?

Answer 6

In clinical genetics, consanguinity is defined as a union between two individuals who are related as second cousins or closer