Medical genetics clinic

Question 1

Discuss the relevance of knowledge of basic mechanisms of disease in patient management.

Answer 1

1- history
2-pedigree
3-clinical examination: individual and/ or family
4- genetic screening: 
microarray and/or gene test 

People involved:

• genetic counsellors
• GPS
• Nurses
• Hospital doctors

Question 2

Discuss the application of genetic technology to patient care

Answer 2

• Microarrays
• Gene tests: single gene or gene panel
• automated sequencing
• next-generation sequencing