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Jacqueline Turner, MSc - Suspecting and Diagnosing Inherited Retinal Dystrophies: Early Clues and Confirmatory Testing
Visit https://www.peervoice.com/BEG860 to view the entire programme with slides. After completing “Jacqueline Turner, MSc - Suspecting and Diagnosing Inherited Retinal Dystrophies: Early Clues and Confirmatory Testing”, participants will be able to: Recognize factors that may indicate inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs), such as symptoms and family history; Describe genetic causes of IRDs; Propose pathways for diagnosing IRDs and identify when patients may benefit from genetic testing for optimal diagnosis; Recognize the impact of having a genetic diagnosis of an inherited retinal disease (IRD) on the patients/parents of pediatric patients and hence the need for effective genetic counseling; and Implement effective genetic counseling to address concerns and fears of patients/parents of pediatric patients about having a genetic diagnosis of an IRD.