Dr. Alter on Asking the Next Question

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Super comes up with "Dr. Alter on Asking the Next Question"

Dr. Alter is sitting down and being interviewed throughout the video.

Photos of Dr. Alter counseling patients in an exam room are shown.

Clip of a medical professional reviewing a patient questionnaire on a clipboard.

Clip moving down an empty hospital corridor.

Clip of a medical professional taking notes on a clipboard.

Photos of Dr. Alter counseling patients are shown.

Clip of a medical professional writing on a clipboard.

Clip of an animated double helix DNA strand.

Clip of animated stick figures in a family tree illustrating how genetic testing can be used to identify abnormalities passed down the lineage.

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The last screen shows "BRING YOUR BRAVE" with the logos for the National Association for Chronic Disease Directors and the CDC, and directs viewers to visit: cdc.gov/bringyourbrave

Video Summary

As an oncologist, Dr. Alter treats patients with cancer of different varieties. He counsels patients with genetic predispositions for cancer by asking a series of questions to determine their family history.