Historical Perspective on the Origins of Congenital Malformations

Specific Knowledge Objectives
Students should understand:

• The history of use and misuse of human genetics;
• The baseline risks of fetal loss/malformation;
• The role of a clinical geneticist.

Attitudes
Students should:

• Respect patient's religious, moral, and ethical beliefs and biases, even if they differ from the student's own beliefs;
• Appreciate the importance of disease prediction and prevention;
• Recognize the limitations of their own skills and seek consultations when necessary.

READING ASSIGNMENT: T & T, Chap. 1, pp 1-11.

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