Medical Genetics Services
About this resource
Island Health assists individuals and their families through the process of identifying a genetic diagnosis. They provide information and support to help you cope and decide on the best course of care for you or your family.
Children and adults may be referred for genetic assessment and counselling for a variety of reasons:
-evaluation and diagnosis of genetic conditions
-parent(s) who have had a previous pregnancy or child with a birth defect, developmental delay or a known or suspected genetic condition
-a family history of a birth defect or a known or suspected genetic condition
Service Locations
Appointments are provided in person though clinics at the Victoria General Hospital and at outreach clinics throughout Vancouver Island. We also use Telehealth when it is the best option.
Children and adults may be referred for genetic assessment and counselling for a variety of reasons:
-evaluation and diagnosis of genetic conditions
-parent(s) who have had a previous pregnancy or child with a birth defect, developmental delay or a known or suspected genetic condition
-a family history of a birth defect or a known or suspected genetic condition
Service Locations
Appointments are provided in person though clinics at the Victoria General Hospital and at outreach clinics throughout Vancouver Island. We also use Telehealth when it is the best option.
Details
Resource type
Other Assessments
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
0-99
Eligibility
Referral from a healthcare professional.
Location
Regions
Vancouver Island Central, Vancouver Island North, Vancouver Island South
Cities
Brentwood Bay, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Colwood, Cowichan Bay, Crofton, Duncan, Esquimalt, Galiano Island, Honeymoon Bay, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Mayne Island, Metchosin, Mill Bay , North Saanich, Pender Island, Port Renfrew, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sooke, Swartz Bay, Thetis Island, Victoria, View Royal
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