Describe the reason for the genetic counseling

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With the increase in knowledge around genetic issues, it is important that all health care providers are prepared to have thorough genetic-based discussions now with their patients. In this assignment, you will synthesize your knowledge into a client case with a real or potential genetic health-related illness.

General Guidelines:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

· This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

· Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

· This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

· Use the Surgeon General's Family History Tool at to complete this assignment.

Directions:

Write a 1,000-1,250 word paper addressing a client case that might benefit from the process of genetic counseling.

Describe the reason for the genetic counseling based on the findings from your completion of the history tool.

Discuss the possible reactions the patient may have to your counseling and how to avoid negative reactions.

Imagine this assignment as if you are giving this counseling to a patient. Discuss the following:

1. Health.

2. Prevention

3. Screening

4. Diagnostics

5. Prognostics

6. Selection of treatment

7. Monitoring of treatment effectiveness

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