Pedigree

Pedigree


"We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors. But, they all fit nicely into the same box." Unknown


Pedigree and Family History: Genetic Counseling a Lesbian Couple

Thanks to Lauren Grote, University of Dayton undergraduate student and 2009 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) intern for her work as a contributing author for this case.

Expert Commentary by Julie A. Rousseau, MS, CGC, Division of Medical Genetics, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this case, genetic counselors will be able to:

  1. Acknowledge personal perspectives towards gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (GLBT) persons.
  2. Discuss the emotional, psychological, and legal barriers facing GLBT persons.
  3. Use culturally appropriate language when taking a family history and counseling GLBT clients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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