Sickle Cell Disease & Trait- Identify the cause, inheritance pattern, and population frequency of sickle cell trait. Differentiate sickle cell trait from sickle cell disease. Identify symptoms of sickle cell disease. Given a case study, recognize two of the seven major health complications of sickle cell disease. Recognize one of the four rare complications that can occur in an individual with sickle cell trait. Recognize the importance of a patient remembering his or her sickle cell trait status. Indicate the most important reason for early screening.Recognize the appropriate management to reduce morbidity and mortality when treating children with sickle cell disease. Identify one of the five guidelines for genetics counseling about sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait.
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