Homework: Emerging Areas of Human Health
Genetic Counseling
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 homework, you will synthesize your knowledge into a client case with a real or potential genetic health-related illness.
Directions:
Write about (1,000 to 1,250 words) 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 family health portrait. Discuss the possible reactions the patient may have to your counseling and how to avoid negative reactions. Imagine this homework as if you are giving this counseling to a patient and be sure to discuss the following:
1) Health
2) Prevention
3) Screening
4) Diagnostics
5) Prognostics
6) Selection of treatment
7) Monitoring of treatment effectiveness.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.