23rd July 2023

A patient’s brother has recently been diagnosed with hereditary haemochromatosis

A patient’s brother has recently been diagnosed with hereditary haemochromatosis. He has been tested and is shown to be a carrier. His partner is tested and is also a carrier.

He asks you how any future children might be affected.

Which of the following best describes the likelihood of how his children would be affected?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.