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Genetics

Learn about some of the basics of genetics to help you understand your condition better and find out more about genetic testing and genetic counselling.
  • Genetic counselling and genetic testing: for patients

    Genetic counselling aims to provide the support and information that a patient in a genetic clinic needs, and to promote informed and autonomous decision-making on undergoing genetic testing and family planning options.
  • Genetic basics and inheritance pattern

    A brief explanation about the basic concepts of genetics and the commonly encountered inheritance patterns.
  • Family planning

    This page briefly discusses about the options available for individuals affected by a genetic condition or have a strong family history and wish to have children.
  • Genetic counselling: for professionals

    Genetic counsellors play a crucial role in the management of patients with inherited disorders. They act as patient advocates by providing them with accurate information so they they can make well-informed decisions about their conditions autonomously.
  • Clinical genetic testing: for professionals

    This page gives a quick overview of clinical genetic testing in the setting of genetic eye disorders. It covers the benefits, limitations and potential ethical concerns of testing. It also explains the common sequencing techniques used including next generation sequencing (NGS).

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