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About this resource

Advances in genetics and genomics offer great potential for identifying patients at risk of disease

Glossary

A glossary of the terms used throughout this guideline

Ethical principles

The ethical principles that guide all medical care apply in genomics

Genetic counselling

Genetic counselling is a communication process that aims to provide information and supportive counselling to members of families regarding problems that may have a genetic basis

Support groups/organisations

Support groups and organisations can be an important source of peer support and empowerment

Health and life insurance issues

Private health insurance is community-rated and does not take into account genetic information

Misconceptions about genetics

Facts that address common misconceptions about genetics