12/02/2022
What is Genetic counselling?
Genetic counsellors provide information and support to families affected by or at risk for a genetic disorder. They serve as a central resource of information about genetic disorders for other healthcare professionals, patients, and the general public. The counseling may be for yourself or a family member. Or you may get it when you are planning or expecting a baby. You may follow up with genetic testing.
Why see a genetic counsellor?
There are many reasons to seek genetic counselling. You may consider it if you :
1. Have a personal or family history of a genetic condition or birth defect
2. Are pregnant or planning to get pregnant
3. Already have a child with a genetic disorder or birth defect
4. Have had two or more pregnancy losses or a baby who died
5. Have had ultrasound or screening tests that suggest a possible problem
What points will get discussed?
Among the topics that may be discussed during a pre-testing session are the clinical presentation of the condition(s) the patient may be at risk for, pattern of genetic inheritance of the condition, chance of recurrence, available testing procedures and test limitations, reproductive options, and follow-up procedures, if needed. General questions relating to suggested treatment or therapy are also addressed. Referrals may be made to specialists regarding specific issues that fall outside the scope of genetic counseling practice.
Report : At the conclusion of the final genetic counseling session, the patient may receive a written summary of the major topics discussed. The summary is often provided in the form of a printed report or email, which serves as a permanent record of the information discussed and can include additional information that became available after the final counseling session. The patient may choose to share the report with other family members or healthcare providers.
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