Getting advice about having a family
Examples of Support
Advice on whether prenatal testing is right for you
Help & support when pregnant (e.g. prenatal direct mutation & exclusion testing)
Help & support when thinking about starting a family (e.g. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis)
Key Services and People
Integrated Multi Agency Arrangements, Referral Pathways and Resources
G.P. information services RefHelp should clearly identify HD Specialists as main point of contact for information and advice about HD.
Based on individual need clients may be seen by a number of members of the genetics team. This may include Consultant Geneticist, Genetic Counsellors, Genetic Psychologist, HD Specialist and Specialist Youth Advisor.
Standards
All appointments should meet the treatment time guarantee and referral standards of individual services used.
Whoever is designated as lead professional should take responsibility for coordinating the support each client requires throughout