The Essential Guide to Genetic Counselling for Pregnancy Planning

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Genetic counselling before pregnancy can address concerns about factors that might affect the baby during infancy or childhood. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a concern that can be addressed?

History of infertility

During pregnancy, genetic counseling can address certain tests and conditions that might affect the baby. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a condition that can be addressed?

History of infertility

Genetic counselling can address concerns if a child is showing signs and symptoms of a disorder that might be genetic. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a concern that can be addressed?

Asthma

Genetic counselling for adults includes specialty areas such as cardiovascular, psychiatric, and cancer. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a specialty area?

Orthopedic Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of genetic counselling before pregnancy?

To address concerns about factors that might affect the baby during infancy or childhood Signup and view all the answers

What types of tests can genetic counseling during pregnancy address?

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS), amniocentesis, and genetic screening Signup and view all the answers

What are some concerns that genetic counselling can address if a child is showing signs and symptoms of a genetic disorder?

Intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, and vision problems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions can genetic counselling be helpful for?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What are the four broad aspects of genetic counselling in relation to testing?

Information gathering and assessment, provision of information and education, counselling for informed decision making, and post-test support Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of genetic counsellors in relation to healthcare providers?

Educating healthcare providers and establishing standards of practice Signup and view all the answers

What do genetic counsellors do in relation to policy makers, media, and the public?

Communicate about new medical-genetic technologies and services Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a role of genetic counsellors?

Providing therapeutic intervention Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the conditions that genetic counselling can be helpful for?

Breast and ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer, and sickle cell disease Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential consequences of genetic testing that genetic counsellors inform individuals about?

Psychological impact and risks to family members Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the difficult ethical, legal, and social issues that genetic counselling raises?

Uncertainty and risks to family members Signup and view all the answers