title: Speaking the language of genetics: a primer.
abstract: Genetic research advances will continue to result in clinical applications for genetics in primary care settings. Fluency with the evolving genetic terminology will enable primary care providers to provide better clinical care to their patients, particularly when helping patients understand genetic concepts. This article will help clinicians use genetic terminology with greater precision.
authors.affiliation: Genetics Interdisciplinary Faculty Traning Program, Duke University, NC, USA. chantell@chg.duhs.duke.edu
authors.forename: Chantelle M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Wolpert
authors.forename: Margaret L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Singer
authors.forename: Marcy C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Speer
mesh_terms: D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000235:genetics; D005165:Factor V / Q000235:genetics; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000235:genetics*; D005826:Genetics, Medical; D005838:Genotype; D006801:Humans; D008880:Midwifery; D009626:Terminology as Topic
chemical_list: C095381:factor V Leiden; D005165:Factor V