Dissemination of genetic risk information to relatives in the fragile X syndrome: guidelines for genetic counselors.
Journal Article
Fragile X Syndrome, which affects 1 in 1,250 males, is the most common inherited condition causing mental retardation. Although carrier detection for the fragile X syndrome utilizing DNA has now been simplified, genetic counseling and the process of informing at-risk family members remains complex. The purpose of this paper is to offer practical guidelines to health professionals providing genetic counseling to fragile X families in order to facilitate the dissemination of genetic risk information to relatives. This paper was developed from a workshop held at the 4th International Fragile X Conference. The guidelines presented here represent a beginning in the development of an approach to informing relatives in fragile X families about genetic risk, and the identification of mechanisms to reduce the burden to families.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- McConkie-Rosell, A; Robinson, H; Wake, S; Staley, LW; Heller, K; Cronister, A
Published Date
- December 4, 1995
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 59 / 4
Start / End Page
- 426 - 430
PubMed ID
- 8585560
Pubmed Central ID
- 8585560
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0148-7299
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1002/ajmg.1320590406
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States