Download rough draft of genetic counselor letter

Name: _______________________________
Period: _____
Date: _________
Directions: Use the information from chapters 11 and 14 to type a complete, final draft, of
the genetic counselor letter. Use the checklist below to guide your writing. Be sure you write
NEATLY and in paragraph format. Staple in the following order: this sheet to the top, then
genetic letter, then karyotype.
Genetic Counselor Letter ................................................................................ Score =
/100
 Proper letter format (salutation to start; brief introduction; signature at the end) __/5_
 Use a professional and sympathetic tone ___/5__
 Explain what chromosomes are and describe what information the DNA in the
chromosomes carry ____/10__
 Explain how meiosis could have caused abnormal chromosome number or structure as
relates to your disease (e.g. nondisjunction, translocation, deletion…) ___/5_
 Discuss what a karyotype is and how it was made ___/10_
 Explain the information gathered from the completed karyotype and what the specific
results of their fetus’ karyotype have shown ____/10__
 Explain the symptoms of the chromosomal abnormality in the karyotype and implications
(what can be expected) for their child ___/10_
 Closing statement that invites parents to come see you (the doctor) in order to discuss
the karyotype findings___/5__
 Karyotype constructed completely, accurately (include smear number) ____/40__
Name: _______________________________
Period: _____
Date: _________
Directions: Use the information from chapters 11, 12 and 14 to type a complete, final draft, of
the genetic counselor letter. Use the checklist below to guide your writing. Letters must be
typed, 12 point font. Be sure you write NEATLY and in paragraph format. Staple in the
following order: this sheet to the top, then genetic letter, then karyotype.
Genetic Counselor Letter ................................................................................ Score =
/100
 Proper letter format (salutation to start; brief introduction; signature at the end) __/5_
 Use a professional and sympathetic tone ___/5__
 Explain what chromosomes are and describe what information the DNA in the
chromosomes carry ____/10__
 Explain how meiosis could have caused abnormal chromosome number or structure as
relates to your disease (e.g. nondisjunction, translocation, deletion…) ___/5_
 Discuss what a karyotype is and how it was made ___/10_
 Explain the information gathered from the completed karyotype and what the specific
results of their fetus’ karyotype have shown ____/10__
 Explain the symptoms of the chromosomal abnormality in the karyotype and implications
(what can be expected) for their child ___/10_
 Closing statement that invites parents to come see you (the doctor) in order to discuss
the karyotype findings___/5__
 Karyotype constructed completely, accurately (include smear number) ____/40__