Department of Genetics and Molecular Medicine
Genetic counselling
Genetic counselling is a process in which individuals and families receive support in understanding genetics and the consequences of hereditary diseases.
Genetic counseling
Genetic counselling is based on conversations between a genetic counsellor and the client.
During these conversations, information is provided about:
Genetics
Hereditary diseases
Genetic risk factors
The goal is to help individuals and families:
Understand which factors may affect their health
Learn what tests may be relevant
Explore what options and resources are available
During genetic counselling:
The person’s medical and family history is reviewed
Based on this information, an assessment is made of whether and how genetics may be related to a condition
Possible tests, their results, and how these results may affect follow-up and/or treatment are discussed
Appointments for genetic counseling are booked through the Landspítali app. You can find the app in the App Store for iPhone and on Google Play for Android.
Genetic counseling in the Landspítala app
Introductory video about Genetic Counseling
