Adult Health.
We are here to help you on your journey into your better years
Some patients want to learn more about their health and take preventive steps to reduce the risks of developing certain diseases. A proactive screening test gives healthy individuals, without a family history, information about their chance of having a genetic condition that is medically actionable, one where preventive steps can be put in place to improve the likelihood of living a long and healthy life.
Other people will have a family history and are terrified to navigate the journey on their own. They have no idea if they are at high chance or low chance or somewhere in between of developing an adult onset condition.
Luckily we can help with the uncertainty
By understanding your unique genetic profile, you can take proactive steps to improve your well-being and protect your loved ones.
Cancer genetics.
1 in 300 people have a genetic cancer syndrome.
Genetic counselling can help get you started on your journey to understanding your family’s cancer health history.
We know you have questions
do I have an inherited cancer risk?
can I have genetic testing?
is it covered by Medicare?
my referral was rejected by public health - what now?
do I have to have a blood test?
If you truly want to get to the bottom of your family history, then you are in the right place.
Usually there are multiple factors that contribute towards cancer development, including advancing age, lifestyle, environment, chance and, in some families, an inherited gene fault.
Cardiac genetics.
1 in 200 people have a genetic heart disease.
Heart Health - it’s hard to put a price on.
Knowing your predisposition to a genetic cardiac condition can mean the difference between life and death.
Engaging with your genetic health means you can safeguard your future and your family's health for generations to come.
Pharmacogenomics.
Understand your drug-gene interactions.
Stop the trial and error
Pharmacogenomic testing offers a significant advantage by allowing healthcare providers to tailor medications to an individual's genetic makeup.
This personalised approach helps to predict how a patient will respond to specific drugs, enhancing the efficacy and safety of treatment.
By understanding genetic variations, pharmacogenomic testing can minimize adverse drug reactions, reduce trial-and-error in prescribing, and ensure optimal dosages.
Ultimately, it leads to more effective, targeted therapies, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs
Being proactive in your genetic health helps you to understand if there are any genetic changes in your genes and help you make decisions. Decisions that could change your life and those of your family.
Genetic counselling is the process of helping people understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease. This process involves:
Interpretation of family and medical histories to assess the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence.
Education about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources and research.
Counselling to promote informed choices and adaptation to the risk or condition.