The Clinical Genetics service aims to provide people affected by, or at risk of a genetic condition with accurate information, counselling support and genetic testing as appropriate to each individual. 

The objectives of the service are:

• To assist with making an accurate diagnosis of a genetic condition within the family

• To arrange and interpret genetic test results

• To manage and offer appropriate surveillance for genetic disorders

• To provide full and accurate information to families about the condition

• To give information to families about the risks of the condition occurring in themselves or in their offspring, and the tests available to them

• To provide genetic counselling support

• To refer families to other professionals if appropriate 

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