Genetic Counseling
Biology ⇒ Genetics and Heredity
Genetic Counseling starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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A couple has a child with a genetic disorder. What might a genetic counselor help them understand about future pregnancies?
A couple with a family history of cystic fibrosis seeks genetic counseling. What is the main purpose of their visit?
A man learns he is a carrier for sickle cell anemia. What might a genetic counselor discuss with him?
A woman is pregnant and over 35 years old. Why might she be referred for genetic counseling?
Describe how genetic counseling can assist in the management of inherited cancer syndromes.
Describe how genetic counseling can help reduce anxiety in families at risk for genetic disorders.
Describe one ethical issue that may arise in genetic counseling.
Describe one way genetic counseling can support decision-making in families with a history of genetic disease.
Explain the difference between predictive and diagnostic genetic testing in the context of genetic counseling.
Explain why confidentiality is important in genetic counseling.
Explain why genetic counseling is important before undergoing genetic testing.
Explain why genetic counseling is important for individuals considering direct-to-consumer genetic testing.
What is genetic counseling?
A couple from a population with a high prevalence of thalassemia seeks genetic counseling before starting a family. What specific steps might the counselor recommend to assess their risk?
A family with a history of Huntington's disease seeks genetic counseling. The counselor discusses the concept of anticipation. What does anticipation mean in the context of genetic disorders?
During a genetic counseling session, a counselor explains that a couple are both carriers of a recessive allele for a genetic disorder. What is the probability that their child will inherit the disorder? Show your reasoning.
Explain how non-directiveness is an important principle in genetic counseling and provide an example of how a counselor might apply this principle in practice.
Explain why cultural sensitivity is important in genetic counseling and give an example of how a counselor might demonstrate this.
