Making sense of your genes a guide to genetic counselling
The goal of genetic counseling is to help you learn more about the causes of genetic conditions and how they affect you. Genetic counselors can: Review your family and medical histories; Explain how genetic conditions are passed down through families; Figure out if you or your family members are at...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, DC
Genetic Alliance
2008, 2008
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| Collection: | National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | The goal of genetic counseling is to help you learn more about the causes of genetic conditions and how they affect you. Genetic counselors can: Review your family and medical histories; Explain how genetic conditions are passed down through families; Figure out if you or your family members are at risk for disease; Find and give you information about genetic conditions; Offer guidance to help you make informed choices or life plans; Provide information about testing options and help you decide what is best for you and your family; Help you find referrals to medical specialists, advocacy and support networks, and other resources |
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| Physical Description: | 1 PDF file (21 p.) ill |
| ISBN: | 9780982162200 |