Principles of Genetic Counselling

Synopsis
Describes the aims of genetic counselling, and gives detailed examples of counselling for a variety of disorders: chromosomal (e.g. mongolism), monogenic (e.g. muscular dystrophy), and multifactorial (e.g. spina bifida). Describes a follow-up of patients given counselling, showing decisions made in the light of counselling information.
- Intended audience: Students of human genetics, of community health care, of social work, etc. Item number: C.321/1.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w. 35 min.
Year of production
1975
Availability
Free loan to members
Notes
Archival interest.
Subjects
Biology; Medical sciences
Keywords
genetic counselling

Credits

Director
David Sharp
Producer
David Sharp
Writer
Cedric Carter
Contributor
Kathleen Evans; Nicholas Dennis
Cast
Cedric Carter 

Production Company

Name

University of London Audio-Visual Centre

Notes
Closed down.

Sponsor

Name

British Postgraduate Medical Federation

Phone
071-831 7599
Address
33 Millman Street
LONDON
WC1N 3EJ

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

Web
http://bma.org.uk/about-the-bma/bma-library External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7383 6690
Fax
020 7388 2544
Address
BMA House
Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9JP

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