Model essay.

Question.

A nulliparous 26-year-old woman with cystic fibrosis presents for pre-pregnancy counselling.

1.      Critically evaluate the factors that would lead you to conclude that pregnancy is contraindicated.                           6 marks.

2.      Critically evaluate the advice you would give about the effect of pregnancy on progression of the disease.            2 marks.

3.      Critically evaluate the advice you would give about the effect of the disease on pregnancy.                                    4 marks.

4.      Critically evaluate the advice you would give re the management of the pregnancy, labour and delivery.                6 marks.

5.      Justify the advice you would give re the baby and inheritance of cystic fibrosis.                                                       2 marks.

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The aim of writing essays is to simulate the exam.

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Once you have written your essay or plan, have a look at my attempt at an answer.

Then look up the references I have given and produce a perfect answer.

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