Genetic Assessment/Information
169 - LONDON HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE.
519-685-8140
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LONDON HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE. | Fax: (519) 685-8214 |
| MEDICAL GENETICS PROGRAM OF SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO | |
| 800 Commissioners Road E., London, ON N6A 5W9 |
| Office Hours: | Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Referrals: | By physicians or health care professionals. Self-referrals are also accepted but will be carefully screened for appropriateness. |
| Fees: | No fees |
| Area Served: | Southwestern Ontario |
Genetic Assessment and Counselling
The centre provides comprehensive services in medical genetics to the population of Southwestern Ontario as well as consultative assistance to physicians with patients and families with genetic concerns. The purpose of genetic assessment is to evaluate individual(s) or families who are, or think they are, at risk of having a genetic condition that could be passed on to their children. A family history is taken and the information is analyzed. If necessary, clinical examination and tests are recommended to establish the diagnosis and the risk to family members and future children. Genetic counselling will provide an understanding of the alternatives for dealing with the risk of recurrence and the options available to the individual or couple.
IODE Provincial Genetics Resource Centre
The Provincial Genetics Resource Centre coordinates and facilitates genetic education by providing Ontario families and professionals with current information about genetic conditions and available resources. The goal of this Centre is to promote a better understanding by the public, educators, service providers and policy makers of how genes contribute to health and disease. The Resource Centre has an extensive Genetics Library, a Journal Reprint File, Medline Searches, Internet access to genetic databases and Support Group Database and files which include brochures, pamphlets and newsletters for each support group (if available). The Resource Centre may be reached by telephone at 1-800-243-8416 or online, janice.little@lhsc.on.ca.
