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Philosophy
Clinical Delivery of Care
Overview/Intro
Clinical Services
Clinic Sites-Outreach Services
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Telephone Consultations
Education/Training Services
Philosophy
We assist patient and their families through the clinical process of diagnosis for genetic conditions to aid them in the choice of the most appropriate action based on their view of their risk, understanding about any burdens it may cause, and ethical and cultural beliefs.
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Clinical Delivery of Care
Overview/Intro
Our consulting service offers assessment, diagnoses, and genetic counseling for prenatal, pediatric and adult patients and their families referred with concerns about birth defects and/or genetic diseases. These services are provided by Geneticists (Medical Doctors) and Genetics Counsellors. Referral from primary care physicians or specialists is required for initial consultation.
Clinical Services
Our team of geneticists and genetic counselors:
- Advise individuals and families with personal and medical concerns as related to the risk of a congenital anomaly or genetic disease occurring or reoccurring in a family;
- Discuss the diagnosis, its complications, the type and timing of testing, and treatment options available for the condition;
- Identify the potential for similar problems reoccurring in future pregnancies; and
- Outline the options available to prevent it from happening again.
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Clinic Sites – Outreach Services
Regional Medical Genetics Clinics are held periodically at various sites including Kelowna, Kamloops and Prince George.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
- An extensive review of your health, family, developmental, psychological, and social history;
- A physical exam, if it is required;
- A discussion about testing options including risks, benefits, medical impact, personal and social consequences, and possible discrimination;
- Support for you and your family to make decisions based on your goals, ethics, and beliefs;
- A targeted analysis, including cytogenetic, molecular, and metabolic investigations;
- Educational counselling about the diagnosis;
- Discussion with you about how heredity contributes to the disease and the risks of recurrence of the disease;
- Referral to appropriate specialists;
- Identification of community resources and support information for you and your family;
- Information about teratogens and birth defects, with and without a genetic basis;
- Follow up with other family members when appropriate*.
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Telephone Consultations
We are available for a telephone consultation with physicians and health professionals about patient care and whether a referral is appropriate.
Education / Training Services
- Teaching in the Genetic Counselling Master Degree Program
- Promoting patient and referring physician education
- Providing continuing education, presentations, seminars, and talks for health professionals, parent groups, and educators upon request to update knowledge about medical genetics
- Tutoring in the UBC Medical School Program
- Educating residents and fellows from different sub-specialties
- Providing a phone consultation service to healthcare professionals in B.C.
- Participating with perinatology and obstetrics in the diagnostic and treatment clinics and monthly rounds
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