|Slideshows|August 23, 2019

7 elements of pretest counseling

Author(s)Mary E. Norton, MD, Renée L. Chard, MSc, CGC

While most genetic disorders occur in patients with no relevant family history or risk factors, patients who have a family history of concern often benefit from genetic counseling.

While most genetic disorders occur in patients with no relevant family history or risk factors, patients who have a family history of concern often benefit from genetic counseling.Â For more information on genetic testing:Â New tools for counseling on prenatal genetic testing

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