As per B.Sc(N) Syllabus

1. Impact of Genetic
Conditions on
Family

2. Impact Of Genetic Conditions On Family
Diagnosis of genetic conditions may have a
profound effect on the family.
the family may suffer from grief, guilt,
depression, fear etc.
However there is a positive effect, when
genetic investigation rules out a clinically
suspected disease, it produces a sense of
relief.

3. The effects of Genetic diagnosis on family
Social effect
Psychological effect
Physical & cognitive effect
Economic effect

4. Social Effect
Genetic diagnosis causes rising tension
Cause differences of opinion over whether to have a
child or not.
Other family members may feel distress
Non disclosure of diagnosis
Social stigma
Difficult to select marriage partners
Normal relationship with parents and child gets
disrupted

5. Psychological Effect
Family members feel;
Grief
Guilt and shame
Fear ( due to survival outcome)
Depression

6. Physical & Cognitive Effect
This involve information processing,
intelligence, reasoning, memory and language
development.
Inability to interpret the information
Difficulties with spoken and written languages
Difficulties with coordination and self control
Difficulties with learning

7. Economic Effect
 People with low socio economic status would be difficult to
come out the effect of genetic disorders, as they have fewer
resources to manage such situations.
 Meager family budget.
 Most of the genetic diagnostic tests are costly so the family
cannot afford the cost.
 Genetic treatment and health management becomes a burden
 Loss of job and job descrimination.

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