Genetic Counselling

Medical information about you and/or your child and your family will be reviewed often using a family tree drawn up from a general family history questionnaire. In some cases a physical examination may also be necessary. If an inherited disorder is found, you will then be given the medical facts of the disorder, and its symptoms, and how it is passed on in families.

For cancer genetic counselling appointments, your appointment may be a group information session. You will be with other individuals who have a family history of cancer. If you receive an appointment for a group information session, a genetic counsellor will be available fo answer questions if needed.

Please bring your provincial health card (OHIP for Ontario, RAMQ for Quebec). We will need to check the child or youth’s health card at every visit. If you have private insurance, or are covered by some other system, please bring that information.

If asked, you should bring family photos and previous medical reports.

Genetic Counselling and testing is usually covered by your provincial health care insurance. Always bring you/your child’s health cards. Exceptions may occur and will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

If you live outside the Outaouais region, or do not have valid health care insurance, hospital and/or clinic visit charges may apply. Please contact our office for more information.