Genetic counseling is the process by which individuals seeding advice
are provided with all information that is required to enable them to make
a wholly informed decision on what their future reproductive plans will be.
Indications
Couples who have previous children with genetic disorders
Couples with family history of genetic disorders
Couples with family history of mental retardation
Cases detected through laboratory studies at the center.
Cases referred for genetic counseling
Premarital counseling
Typical steps of genetic counseling
You may request all or any of the following procedures at the Medical
Genetics Center to achieve adequate genetic counseling
Clinical Examination
This is done by a qualified consultant (if the case is not
already diagnosed by referring physician).
Pedigree construction
All the relevant family data are recorded in a family pedigree
Laboratory studies
The necessary studies are done through the arrangement with the
referring physician. To explore the available
lab services click here
Computerized search:
When necessary, several genetic and dysmorphology databases may be
screened to detect similar case or to look for updated information
that are related to the specific disorder. For more information about computer
service click here
Int'l consultation:
Some rare genetic disorders may require collaboration with
investigators or centers that are primarily specialized in such
disorders. We may arrange for such consultations and investigations
for more information about Int'l referrals click
here
Final genetic counseling
Patients will have one or more session for genetic counseling with a
specialized consultant who conveys the medical information to them in
a clear, simplified way so that they can take their decision.
N.B. Throughout
all the steps of Genetic counseling the referring physician will be
receive updated details so that he may continue the management when the patient
is referred back to the referring clinic.
