Chapter 24, Problem 9RQ

A couple has had a child born with neurofibromatosis. They come to your genetic counseling office for help. After taking an extensive family history, you determine that there is no history of this disease on either side of the family. The couple wants to have another child and wants to be advised about the risks of that child having neurofibromatosis. What advice do you give them?

In the space provided, write the words that each abbreviation stands for. SIDS _________________________________________

If you had cancer, would you donate tissue samples to this project? Would you want to know about privacy issues and the possible release of parts of your medical records?