Sex and Gender in Medicine: The Basics

Description: In this presentation, we will review the basics of terminology and meaning related to sex and gender and why these things matter in clinical practice. We will discuss the representation of these concepts on medical pedigrees and identify how these concepts relate to genetic testing.

Learning Objectives:
1. Review current best practices for defining sex and gender in the context of genetic testing.
2. Highlight the spectrum along which the concept of sex can be measured and defined, and the relationship between sex and chromosomes.