Prenatal & Preconception Genetic Counseling: Who, What, Where, When, Why? presented by Heather Fisher, MS, CGC

Lecture Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Identify patients and indications that would be appropriate to refer for a preconception or prenatal genetic counseling consultation.
2.    Describe the benefits and limitations of genetic carrier screening, and how access to carrier screening can impact patient care.
3.    Discuss the benefits of prenatal diagnostic testing for a patient with positive cell free fetal DNA screening results and a patient with an abnormal fetal ultrasound.

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Identify problems common to general Ob/Gyn practice; order appropriate diagnostic tests when indicated; improve patient outcomes.
2.    Identify conditions relevant to Ob/Gyn subspecialties and evaluate these conditions within the scope of general practice; place appropriate referrals; improve patient outcomes.
3.    Have a better understanding of the health care system and be able to function more efficiently within it.