1. Genetic Counseling Project Presented by: _________ Name of Disorder Is Ignorance a Bliss?

2. Case Study: Description of a specific* patient and his/her family. Mention: - Age of onset. -Severity -Symptoms (be brief) -Impact on family * Give the patient a name, Show sympathy.

3. About the patient – cont.

4. Treatments: What can be done to help the patient? Genetic testing: What is available today, and how reliable it is.

5. Mode of inheritance Recessive/Dominant? Autosomal / Sex-linked? Complexity from additional genes?

6. Stats: -Frequency in the population -Ethnic groups at greater risk (if exist) - Any other interesting facts.

7. About the normal function of the gene product (protein) – in SHORT* * This part is not mandatory for the presentation, unless it serves your point

8. Is Ignorance Bliss? Your conclusion regarding genetic counseling about the disorder: What could be the benefits of knowing the child will have the disorder? What could be the risks of giving this information to the patient or to the family?

9. Conclusion: Based on this specific disorder – what directions would you give to genetic counselors, so that their service to the family will best fit their medical needs and sensitivities?