Question

The area of healthcare that offers ............ the genetic problem is genetic counselling.

• A. diagnosis of
• B. Advice on
• C. Management of
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Advice on

Genetic counselling is the area of healthcare that offers advice on the genetic problem. Genetic counselling involves prenatal diagnosis. Genetic counsellors perform various methods such as amniocentesis, ultrasound and karyotyping to determine the congenital disorder, sex determination and chromosomal abnormalities of the foetus. They also discuss family planning with couples and guide them regarding the same.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.