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Genetic Counselling

Genetic counselling is the process of helping people understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease.

This process integrates the following:

  • Interpretation of family and medical histories to assess the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence
  • Education about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources and research
  • Discussion to promote informed choices and adaptation to the risk or condition.

Genetic counselling should not be confused with psychological counselling for a condition. Rather, it is an informative process with professionals who are familiar with the impact genetic conditions have on individuals and their families.

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