Genetic Counseling - Steps in Counseling Process Page 2

Genetic Counseling - Steps In A Counseling Process

Risk assessment & calculation of empric or mendelian risks.
Apt and appropriate counseling will then be given.
Explaining nature and transmittance pattern of disorders
Providing occurrence rate and estimated risks for recurrence of the disorder in a future offspring.

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MANAGEMENT OF DISORDER ( Postnatal or After birth )

Reduce clinical problems
Drugs / hormone therapy ; if required.
Support groups and services.
Developmental and infant stimulation programmes.
Physiotherapy, exercise, speech and language therapy, diet and lifestyle
modifications.
Referrals to genetic clinics, providing information pamphlets regarding the nature of the disorder and psychological support services.

Published on Jan 25, 2016
Last Updated on Sep 18, 2020

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