Genetic Counseling
Rs.995.00 Rs.2,000.00
What is Genetic Counseling and why is it important?
Genetic counseling is an informative discussion that involves educating patients and their families about the occurrence or recurrence of a genetic disorder in the family. Genetic counselors are experts in medical genetics and counseling. They have in-depth knowledge on various appropriate tests available and are experienced in providing unbiased, ethical, and accurate information in a simple and precise manner. They act like an extended arm for clinicians and doctors.
The genetic counselor explains the following to the family:
- Genetic basis of their clinical disorder, the inheritance pattern, and the recurrence risk
- Availability of various tests
- Appropriate course of action in view of their risk, family goals, ethical, and religious standards
- Social and psychological support
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When should you recommend Genetic Counseling to your patients?
Here are the situations when medical experts/doctors/clinicians may recommend their patients/families to visit a genetic counselor:
- Family history of a genetic condition or birth defect
- A couple in a consanguineous marriage
- Women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy at the age of 35 years or above
- General concern of to-be parents about the genetic health of their baby
- Bad obstetric history or multiple miscarriages
- Death of a child due to a genetic condition
- Antenatal ultrasound or pregnancy screening tests indicating a possible risk
- Family history of cancer, or a young age of onset of cancer
Genetic Counseling
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