What happens during a Genetics clinic visit or counseling session?
A Genetics clinic visit is not much different from any other doctor visit. We start with discussing the patient’s history, and then Dr. Scheuerle will do a physical exam. After the history and physical exam, we will talk about the possible diagnosis, testing to be done and possibly seeing some other specialists or getting more of the patient’s records. If there is a diagnosis made, we will talk about • The possible cause(s) of the problem • The genetics behind it • What to expect in the future • What your chance may be of having another affected child If the visit is for counseling before or during a pregnancy, a physical exam usually is not done; however, it depends upon the reason for your visit.
