As a genetic counselor, you have assessed a risk factor of 1 in 50 for a couple having a child with Down syndrome. Your earlier interview leads you to believe that they do not have a clear understanding of probability. How would you go about explaining this risk factor and what steps would you take to ensure that they understand your explanation?

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The Answer of As a genetic counselor, you have assessed a risk factor of 1 in 50 for a couple having a child with Down syndrome. Your earlier interview leads you to believe that they do not have a clear understanding of probability. How would you go about explaining this risk factor and what steps would you take to ensure that they understand your explanation?

As a Genetic Counselor, You Have Assessed a Risk Factor