《医学遗传学 Medical Genetics》课程授课教案（PPT课件讲稿）第二十章 遗传疾病的咨询（二）

Medical Genetics 20遗传咨询 Genetic counseling

Medical Genetics 20 遗传咨询 Genetic Counseling

Medical Genetics Genetic counseling is the process evaluating family history and medical records ordering genetic tests o evaluating the results of this investigation helping parents understand and reach decisions about what to do next

Medical Genetics Genetic counseling is the process • evaluating family history and medical records • ordering genetic tests • evaluating the results of this investigation • helping parents understand and reach decisions about what to do next

Medical Genetics Genetic tests are done b analyzing small samples of blood or body tissues. They determine whether you, your partner, or your baby carry genes for certain inherited disorders

Medical Genetics Genetic tests are done by analyzing small samples of blood or body tissues. They determine whether you, your partner, or your baby carry genes for certain inherited disorders

Medical Genetics 1 Genetic counselors Genetic counselors are health professionals with specialized graduate degrees and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counseling

Medical Genetics 1. Genetic Counselors Genetic counselors are health professionals with specialized graduate degrees and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counseling

Medical Genetics Most enter the field from a variety of disciplines, including biology, genetics, nursing psychology, public health and socia work

Medical Genetics Most enter the field from a variety of disciplines, including biology, genetics, nursing, psychology, public health and social work

Medical Genetics Genetic counselors work as members of a healthcare team providing information and support to families who have members with birth defects or genetic disorders and to families who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions

Medical Genetics Genetic counselors work as members of a healthcare team, providing information and support to families who have members with birth defects or genetic disorders and to families who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions

Medical Genetics They identify families at risk investigate the problem present in the family, interpret information about the disorder, analyze inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence, and review available options with the family

Medical Genetics They identify families at risk, investigate the problem present in the family, interpret information about the disorder, analyze inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence, and review available options with the family

Medical Genetics Genetic counselors also provide supportive counseling to families serve as patient advocates, and refer individuals and families to community or state support services

Medical Genetics Genetic counselors also provide supportive counseling to families, serve as patient advocates, and refer individuals and families to community or state support services

Medical Genetics They serve as educators and resource people for other healthcare professionals and for the general public

Medical Genetics They serve as educators and resource people for other healthcare professionals and for the general public

Medical Genetics Some counselors also work in administrative capacities. Many engage in research activities related to the field of medical genetics and genetic counseling

Medical Genetics Some counselors also work in administrative capacities. Many engage in research activities related to the field of medical genetics and genetic counseling