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NCM 109 Genetics and Genetic Counseling

Genetics is the study of genes and inheritance patterns of diseases, while genetic counseling involves reviewing family medical history, conducting genetic tests, and assisting families in decision-making. Indications for genetic counseling include hereditary diseases, birth defects, and advanced maternal age, among others. Ethical considerations in genetic counseling emphasize individual rights, privacy, and effective communication.

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NCM 109 Genetics and Genetic Counseling

Genetics is the study of genes and inheritance patterns of diseases, while genetic counseling involves reviewing family medical history, conducting genetic tests, and assisting families in decision-making. Indications for genetic counseling include hereditary diseases, birth defects, and advanced maternal age, among others. Ethical considerations in genetic counseling emphasize individual rights, privacy, and effective communication.

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GENETICS AND

GENETIC
COUNSELING
WHAT IS GENETICS?
• Branchof science that studies genes and
pattern of inheritance of a particular
disease from parents to offspring's.
• From the Greek word “gene” which means
to become or to grow into.
WHAT IS COUNSELING?

•Counseling is consultation,
mutual interchange of opinions,
deliberating together.
GENETIC COUNSELING
GENETIC COUNSELING

•The process of checking family


medical history and medical record,
ordering genetic tests, evaluating the
results of these test and record,
helping parents understand and reach
decisions about what to do next.
INDICATIONS OF GENETIC COUNSELING

1. Hereditary disease in a 5. Early onset of cancer in


patient or family the family
2. Birth defects 6. Miscarriages
3. Mental retardation 7. Malformations
4. Advanced maternal age 8. Tendency to develop an
neurologic conditions
FUNCTIONS OF GENETIC
COUNSELING SESSION
Provide information
Available solution
HelP person to understand and cope
with his condition
Testing the risk of recurrence
GENETIC COUNSELING
ETHICS
Respect the right of the individual
Non directive approach
Keep privacy of individual and family
Maintain the communication of the
counselor and his client
ROLES OR GENETIC NURSES
Taking family history
Attend patients concerns
Explaining genetic test
Obtaining informed consent
Collecting blood samples for genetic testing
Psychological support and follow up.

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