Genetic Disorders SDLA PDF

Genetic Counseling( SLA): Definition: “The genetic counselor is a health professional who is academically and clinically prepared to provide genetic services to individuals and families seeking information about the occurrence, of risk of occurrence, of a genetic conditio...

Genetic Counseling( SLA): Definition: “The genetic counselor is a health professional who is academically and clinically prepared to provide genetic services to individuals and families seeking information about the occurrence, of risk of occurrence, of a genetic condition or birth defect. The counselor provides client-centered, supportive counseling regarding the issues, ¥3concerns, and experiences meaningful to the client’s circumstances.” importance of genetic counseling: ~ ' Provide concrete, accurate Reassure the people who are information about the process of concerned that their child'may - inheritance and inherited disorders. inherit a particular disorder that the disorder will not occur. - : ✓ ✓ Allow people who are affected by Allow people to pursue potential intervention inherited disorders to make informed that may exist such as fetal surgery. choices for future reproduction. ~ Allow families to begin preparation for a child with special needs. ¥9M * Help them feel well or free of guilt * Informing them that they are carries of trait responsible for child 's condition. couples who benefit from genetic counseling: u n Couple who has a child with Couple whose close relatives have a child congenital disorder or inborn with a genetic disorder such as chromosomal errors of metabolism disorder or an inborn errors of metabolism r - Any individual who is known A consanguineous carrier of chromosomal disorder (closely related) couple v. Any individual who has inborn errors of Any woman older than 35yrs metabolism or chromosomal disorder and any man older than 55yrs ✓ § Couples of ethnic backgrounds in which specific illnesses are known to occur Genetic Counselling- NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES Explaining to the couple what procedure they can expect to undergo. Explain about different screening test offered. Supporting the couple during the wait for test results. Assist the couples in planning and decision making based on test results.