Genetic Counseling Flashcards
1
Q
4 basic tenets of genetic counseling?
A
- Non-directiveness
- Autonomy
- Confidentiality
- Informed consent
2
Q
Key characteristics of autosomal dominant inheritance? (3)
A
- multiple generations affected
- males/females equally likely to be affected
- male to male transmission occurs
3
Q
Key characteristics of X-linked recessive? (3)
A
- higher IR in males than females
- all daughters of affected males will be carriers
- condition never transmitted directly from father to son
