NIPT: Counselling new parents

A definitive diagnosis of chromosomal anomalies involves invasive procedures that are associated with an increased risk of miscarriage. Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT), which uses genetic analysis to screen for certain common chromosomal anomalies and other issues that might affect maternal and fetal outcomes, reduces the need for invasive procedures. This CPD module examines the basis of the tests, recent developments in NIPT and how to explain the results of screening to parents.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After studying this module you should:

• Appreciate the causes, consequences and epidemiology of congenital anomalies
• Appreciate the importance of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) NIPT in the counselling and management of pregnant women
• Be better able to explain the biological basis and results of NIPT to parents and colleagues

NEXT STEPS

• Read the clinical review
• Complete the online assessment
• Receive CPD certificate

AUTHORS

Written by: Mark Greener BSc (hons)
Reviewed by: Shauna Fannin MRCP, FRCGP

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This learning module can be used towards CPD for revalidation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and General Medical Council (GMC).

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