Which of the following situations would most strongly indicate a referral for genetic counseling and possibly genetic testing?
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Correct answer: A family with the same rare inherited disease across generations
A family with multiple affected individuals suggests a possible inherited disorder — making genetic counseling useful to assess recurrence risk, inheritance mode, and whether genetic testing may clarify diagnosis or risk.
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