Can Meeting with a Genetic Counsellor Help Me?

We are focused on research to improve equitable access to genetic counselling in Canada.

Genetic Counselling Questionnaire

Learning that you or a family member has a genetic condition can cause stress, worry or leave you with unanswered questions. A genetic counsellor, with their specialized training in genetics and counselling, can help you as you work through the information, conversations, and decisions that may result from learning a condition runs in your family.

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If you have any of the following questions, a genetic counsellor may be able to help you and your family:

  • Do you have questions about a genetic condition that runs in your family?
  • Are you worried about a genetic health condition and haven’t had all of your questions answered? 
  • Are you considering genetic testing, but aren’t sure what to do? 
  • Do you have difficulty talking about a genetic condition with your family members? 
  • Are you concerned or confused about how a genetic condition in you or your family members could impact your future children? 
  • Have you been told you may have a genetic condition, and aren’t sure what questions to ask? 

If you think you may benefit from additional support, click on the button below to use our tool to answer a few questions and learn whether a genetic counsellor could help you and your family.

Genetic Counselling Questionnaire

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Attend a workshop, join our team, or participate in a research study. Learn more about how to get involved with the Translational Genetics Research Collaborative.

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