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This is the correct answer, for genetic counselling in pregnancy
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a
Allow the patient to have all the information to guide their decision in pregnancy
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This is incorrect, as genetic testing is always offered in pregnancy if there is a justified reason
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b
There is no opportunity to carry out genetic testing in pregnancy
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This is incorrect because it would only be able to test the current pregnancy, and the best opportunity would be to carry a genetic test on the mother and father and calculate the risk of future siblings having the condition
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e
To discover if subsequent siblings will develop the condition
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This is incorrect because it would be to discover if the foetus is at risk of developing the condition
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d
To discover if the paternal parent will develop the condition
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This is incorrect because it would be to discover if the foetus is at risk of developing the condition
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c
To discover if the maternal parent will develop the condition
Concept
Chapter
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Genetic Counselling
Topic
141
Neurology
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Genetic counselling should be offered in various different genetically linked conditions but which of the following statements is most correct in regard to genetic testing in pregnancy?
a