1. SECTIONS:
2. preface & acknowledgements
3. genetics at a glance
4. contacts, support & testing
5. testing & pregnancy
6. newborn screening
7. cancer in the family
8. cardiovascular conditions
9. chromosomal conditions
10. clotting & bleeding conditions
11. cystic fibrosis
12. diabetes
13. fragile X syndrome and other causes of developmental delay
14. haemoglobinopathies
15. hereditary haemochromatosis
16. neurofibromatosis
17. neurological conditions
18. psychiatric conditions
19. genetics in practice
20. emerging genetic technologies
21. glossary

Genetic testing and screening in Australia

1. The following DNA tests are available on the MBS:
2. HFE (haemochromatosis)
   
3. Fragile X syndrome
   
4. Factor V Leiden and some other inherited thrombophilias
5. Inform the patient about the purpose and personal/family implications of a genetic test prior to obtaining consent
   
6. Some genetic tests may be available at no cost to the patient through Genetics Services
   
7. Other genetic tests may be available at a cost to the patient ranging from $200 to many thousands of dollars
   
8. Patients who have had a predictive or presymptomatic genetic test have a duty to inform life insurers of the test result when applying for a new, or altering an existing, policy
   
9. A GP has no duty to inform the relatives of a patient about a positive genetic test result. The patient should be encouraged and supported to share the information with their relatives.

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