Learning objectives
At the end of this course the student should have a good knowledge and comprehension of the following topics:
The avalaible techiques of prenatal diagnosis either invasive and not invasive
The limits of the genetic tests
The potentials and limits of the new technologies to preatal diagnosis
The genetic counseling
Once acquired this background, the student should be able to perform the following activities:
Evaluate the correctness in prescribing a genetic test
Use the genetic tests in a correct way
Communicate a risk figure in the context of genetic counseling
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
This course treats of the application of medical genetics to prenatal diagnosis, by evaluating pro’s and con’s of the different available methods.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine Nussbaum RL McInnes RR Willard HF eds, Saunders Elsevier pub., Philadelphia 2007
Teaching methods
Oral lectures integrate with discussion of medical cases from the literature where geneteic competences play a critical role in making a correct diagnosis
Assessment methods and criteria
The achievement of the objectives is evaluated with a oral examination in the context of the integrate course
Other information
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