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Genetic counseling is the educational process of giving patients and their
family members information about birth defects, genetic diseases or other
medical conditions that tend to run in a family. A
genetic evaluation may include a review of family history or medical
records, or performing tests. It might include examining the
patient or relatives who may be at risk.
 You might
benefit from a genetics clinic session if you have questions about:
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The cause of a medical condition or developmental problem
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The chance of the same condition showing up in your children or other
relatives
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Available choices based on an understanding of medical genetics, existing
treatments, and other factors
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Recent genetic discoveries and current research about your condition
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Where to find medical specialists, community resources and parent support
groups in your area or nationally.
For more information on genetic services email
genetics@michigan.gov or call toll free 1.866.852.1247
Make the most of your Genetics Clinic visit
COMMUNICATION
is the key to a worthwhile visit so be prepared when you go to your visit! Here
are a few tips to help you:
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SHARE information about your
family's health history
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ASK your genetics health care
provider any questions you might
have about the care or treatment you
or a loved one is receiving
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ASK your genetic counselor to
explain a word or phrase if you do
not understand
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WRITE DOWN your questions and
bring them with you to your
appointment
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HELP your genetics team by talking
about any change in health status,
no matter how small
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EXPRESS
your personal and cultural beliefs
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MAKE informed personal decisions
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Here is a brief listing of
where you or
your family member can go for genetic
counseling services in Michigan.
The outreach sites are staffed by genetics
professionals from the medical centers.
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DEARBORN
Oakwood Hospital |
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Clinical Cytogenetics
(cancer genetic counseling & prenatal diagnosis)
313.593.8483
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GRAND RAPIDS
Spectrum Health |
Genetics Services (children, adults & prenatal diagnosis)
616.391.2700 |
ROYAL OAK
William Beaumont Hospital |
Pediatric Genetics Clinic
248.551.0487 |
Reproductive Genetics Clinic
248.551.0395 |
Cancer Genetics Program at
William Beaumont Hospital
248.551.3388 |
OUTREACH SITES
MIDLAND & SAGINAW
Henry Ford Hospital - 313.916.3188
FLINT, KALAMAZOO
Michigan State University - 517.353.2030
GAYLORD, MARQUETTE, TRAVERSE CITY
University of Michigan - 734.764.0579
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