Routine referrals

This section provides advice on preconception counselling for primary care colleagues

The objective of the screening programme is to allow early detection and treatment in order to minimise the future morbidity and mortality associated with these conditions.

Referral Guidelines developed with the Northern Genetics Service cover the three main familial cancers - breast, bowel and ovarian - based on current national guidelines.

Patients with familial heart disease including cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death can be referred

Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH for short) is an inherited condition which can lead to extremely high cholesterol levels.