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