CLINICAL GENETICS I,II,III Lectures 26-28

OBJECTIVES

Genetic counseling

  1. Know HOW to take a family history, and WHY
  2. Know what genetic counseling is, and what the indications for genetic counseling are
  3. Know how to apply BAYES' THEOREM to problems in clinical genetics

Genetic Screening

  1. Understand Sensitivity Specificity False positive False negative
  2. Understand, and be able to calculate, Positive predictive value
  3. Understand the types of genetic screening programs and their intent
  4. Be able to interpret negative test results
  5. Know the criteria for a successful genetic screening program