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Genetics Webquest: http://www.bellsouthpwp.net/p/a/pamela_aban/geneticwebquest.html
Scient= ific Journal &nbs= p; Use additional paper, if needed. |
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1. What are the=
most
common symptoms (give a complete description)? |
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2. What is the =
cause of
this disease or disorder? |
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3. What is the incidence of this disease? |
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4. What tests a=
nd
screenings are available? |
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5. How is this =
disease
or disorder treated? |
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6. How is this =
disease
inherited? |
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7. What are some addi=
tional
facts or theories? |
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8. What is the =
expected
quality of life for a patient with this disease? |
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9. What is your diagnosis? |
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10. What tests =
or
screening would you suggest to confirm your diagnosis? |
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11. Would you r=
ecommend
further genetic testing of the parents or siblings? Why? |
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12. How would y=
ou
explain to the family how it is inherited? |
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13. What treatm=
ent would
you suggest as the best one? |
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14. What is the
prognosis (outlook) for this patient? |
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15. Do you know= anyone with this inherited disease? |
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16. Once you ha=
ve
learned what it is like living with this disease, what are your ideas on =
how to
make life easier for this patient? Use additional paper, if needed. |
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17. What do you=
think
is the best hope for a cure for this disease? Why? |
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18. What are so=
me of
your additional thoughts or questions? |
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19. Where can y=
ou find more
information on this disease? |
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20. What source=
s did
you use? (Books, websites, etc.) |