Diagnoses, treats, and teaches people and their families about genetic conditions.
Addresses medical concerns so early treatment and prevention measures can be taken when possible. Sees these types of referrals:
- preconception and prenatal concerns for people with a family history of a genetic condition
- general genetics referrals for people with symptoms of a genetic condition
- metabolism genetics for people with symptoms of a metabolism condition
- hereditary cancer for people with a strong family history of cancer; for our cancer referral process see Medical Genetics Clinic information for Health Professionals
- predictive testing for people with a family history or certain diseases like Huntington’s disease
Offers genetic counselling, which includes
- teaching about genetic disorders
- risk assessment to the person and family members
- information about genetic testing options
- referring to resources as needed
The nutrition genetics clinic supports people with metabolism disorders. Provides assessment, counselling, and some medical management about nutrition products and medicines.
If you need genetic testing that is not offered in Alberta, your healthcare provider will talk to you about this.
The clinic does not do paternity testing.