Case:
Ruth is 25 yrs old pregnant… Her father, age 50, was recently diagnosed with the genetic disorder Olivopontocerebellar (OPCA). Typically, this order is dominantly inherited. The age of onset is b/w 30 and 40 yrs of age. The prognosis is progressive loss of muscle coordinatio.
Questions:
1.Write a paragraph expanding on this concept that this case confronts the issues of quality and longevity of life???
- How would Huntington’s disease provide a parallel case???
Case 2:
Mrs. Green is 25 yrs old and nine weeks pregnant. She has two healthy, active children ages of four and six yrs old. However she is presently taking a psycotherapeutic drug, Sinequon(doxepin) for anxiety. Several months earlier she had a fifth month miscarriage. Her main concern is her exposure to radiation while living for 18 yrs at Love Canal.
Questions:
1.After hearing this case history, as a Genetic Counselor wat would be ur major consern?
2.Wat other questions u might ask her directly?
3.Does the fact that she has two healthy and active children provide any clues? If so what are they?
- What advice would u give her at that time?
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