Our Clinical Genetics Centre service provides care for people with medical conditions and illnesses that run in the family.
We have a range of services in two main areas:
- Familial Cancer Centre which includes specialties in breast, ovarian, colorectal, and mixed cancers, as well as rare cancers
- Adult Genetics which includes specialties in cardiac genetics, immunological genetics, neurogenetics, endocrine, skin, and a full range of other genetic conditions.
The services of the Clinical Genetics Centre include:
- risk assessment
- genetic counselling and testing
- options for risk management
- advice about regular health checks
- psychosocial support
- a reminder service (optional) about timing of tests
Clinics
| Cardiac Genetics | City Campus | Familial Cancer Reception, Level 2 Centre | WED | |
| Dermato Genetics | City Campus | Familial Cancer Reception, Level 2 Centre | THU | |
| Endocrine Genetics | City Campus | Familial Cancer Reception, Level 2 Centre | WED | |
| General Genetics | City Campus | Familial Cancer Reception, Level 2 Centre | TUE, WED, THU | |
| Neurogenetics | City Campus | Familial Cancer Reception, Level 2 Centre | THU |
What to bring
Every time you come to hospital
Every time you come to hospital for a test, day procedure, surgery or treatment, you should bring:
- Medicare card
- Health Care card (if you have one)
- Concession card (if you have one)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
- Medications you are currently taking, including any that you have bought without a prescription
- X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results you have which are related to your procedure
- Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
- Aids (glasses, hearing aid, walking frame)
For a clinic appointment
If you come for a clinic appointment, you should also bring:
- Your letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- Your appointment book
In a medical emergency, call 000. If you are feeling unwell, see your local GP or go to your local hospital Emergency department for help.