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Genetic blood disorders: questions you need to ask.
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Starr, S. Paul |
| Copyright Year | 2012 |
| Abstract | Some inherited diseases are found as a result of routine neonatal screening. Others remain hidden for years— until a pregnant woman is tested, an older patient receives a particular laboratory test, or signs and symptoms of a previously undetected disorder emerge. To recognize the signs and respond appropriately, you need to know which patient populations are at heightened risk for which inherited diseases. It is crucial, too, to routinely obtain a comprehensive medical history. General questions about the health status of family members may be sufficient when there is no reason to suspect a genetic disease. When you have evidence or a reasonable suspicion of a particular disorder, however, a targeted family history (TABLE) is essential. It is crucial, too, to thoroughly document any evidence of an inherited condition found at birth, as well as to advise patients of reproductive age who may be carriers to seek genetic testing or counseling when they begin thinking about starting a family. This review focuses on inherited blood disorders, but these principles apply to other genetic diseases, as well. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| PubMed reference number | 22220293 |
| Journal | Medline |
| Volume Number | 61 |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://mdedge-files-live.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/files/s3fs-public/Document/September-2017/6101JFP_Article3.pdf |
| Journal | The Journal of family practice |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
