- Communication Tips
- Starter Questions You Might Ask Your Doctor
Help improve the diagnosis of CJD Learn more.
Help improve the diagnosis of CJD Learn more
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Talking With Your Doctor
Communication Tips
Starter Questions You Might Ask Your Doctor
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Here are some questions you might want to ask your doctor or nurse. Feel free to add your own questions.
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Communication Tips
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If someone you know is experiencing any of the signs and symptoms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), you may want to talk to their doctor about your concerns and observations.
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Help Your Doctor Help You
Because CJD is a rare disease, unfortunately most doctors will never see a person with prion disease, let alone have experience diagnosing or managing CJD. It may be helpful to:
Genetic Counseling
- What is a genetic consultation?
- What happens during a genetic consultation?
- What is genetic testing?
- What do the results mean?
What do the results mean?
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What is genetic testing?
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What to expect in your consultation
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A genetic consultation provides information, addresses a patient’s specific questions and concerns, and offers support.
During a consultation, a genetics professional will:
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What is genetic counseling?
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A genetic consultation is a health service that involves evaluation of an individual or family for one or more of the following:
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