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Precision Health Care

Genetic counseling is vital in assisting individuals and families to make informed decisions regarding their genetic health. Genetic counselors offer tailored guidance and support before and after the genetic tests, enabling individuals to understand their genetic risks, complex medical information, and options available for managing or preventing genetic conditions.

 

Working with our partners, we provide professional genetic counseling in both English and Mandarin and for people of different races.

Pre-testing counseling

Pre-testing genetic counseling is a service offered before undergoing genetic testing to help individuals and families understand the implications of testing, its benefits, risks, and limitations, and make informed decisions. It's a crucial step in the process to ensure individuals are well-informed about the potential outcomes and can make choices that align with their values and goals.

Risk Assessment

Emotional and Social Considerations

Informed Decision-Making

Reviewing personal and family medical history to assess an individual’s risk for specific genetic conditions.

Addresses the emotional and social implications of genetic testing, including potential concerns about privacy, discrimination, or family dynamics.

Helping individuals understand the purpose, potential results, and implications (benefits and limitations) of genetic testing, enabling them to make informed decisions about whether or not to proceed.

Post-testing counseling

Post-testing genetic counseling helps individuals understand their genetic test results, implications for family, and available resources. This counseling session provides explanations of test results, discusses potential treatment options, and offers referrals to specialists and support groups. It also addresses emotional concerns and provides information about further medical management plans.
Understanding Test Results
Addressing Emotional and Psychological Impacts
Discussing Treatment and Management Options
Family Considerations

Explaining the specific meaning of the test results in a clear and understandable way and discussing how the results might affect an individual’s health and family’s healthcare decisions.

Helping individuals cope with the emotional and psychological consequences of a positive genetic test result and making referrals to psychosocial support when needed.

Discussing potential treatment options based on the test results, providing information about risk management strategies and follow-up screening, and making referrals to specialists or relevant clinical trials when needed.

Providing risk assessment and recommendations to other family members if a positive genetic test is found.

Partners

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