A Professional Who Is Trained to Advise Individuals About Their

question 5

Multiple Choice

A professional who is trained to advise individuals about their risks of inheriting or transmitting a genetic disease is known as:

• A) Molecular geneticist
• B) Population geneticist
• C) Genetic counselor
• D) Physician
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

Popular

Widely liked, appreciated, or accepted by a large number of people.

Peers

Individuals who are of similar age, social status, or have shared interests, often influencing each other's behaviors and attitudes.

Jaffe v. Redmond

A landmark case in U.S. law that established the recognition of psychotherapist-patient privilege in federal courts, impacting confidentiality aspects.

Privileged Communication

The legal right to maintain the privacy of a conversation. The privilege belongs to the client, and only the client can waive that privilege.