GENETIC COUNSELLING
Understanding what runs in the family.
A rare disease diagnosis often raises new questions — for you, for your children and for relatives. Genetic counselling turns those questions into clear information you can act on.
What genetic counselling covers
- How a condition is inherited and who in the family may be at risk
- Which genetic tests are available and what each can and cannot show
- What a test result means — including uncertain results
- Options for family planning, explained neutrally
- How to talk about a diagnosis with children and relatives
- Access to support groups and further information
Who it is for
Families with a diagnosis
You already have a diagnosis and want to understand what it means for your family.
Families without one
Symptoms run in the family but no condition has been named yet.
Relatives of a patient
You are well but a relative has a genetic condition and you want to understand your own risk.
Frequently asked questions
Genetic counselling is a conversation with a trained professional about how a condition runs in a family, what testing options exist, and what the results may mean for you and your relatives. It is information and support — it does not make decisions for you.
No. Counselling can be useful before testing as well as after. If the condition in your family is not yet diagnosed, counselling can help clarify which tests may be worth doing.
No. Genetic counselling explains risk and options so that you can make your own decisions. It never directs a family towards a particular choice.
Medical review
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Ask about genetic counselling
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13, Gaushala Rd, Ansal Villas
Satbari
New Delhi 110074
India
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