Where is the Genetics Clinic?
Most people are offered an appointment at the Department of Clinical Genetics, Laboratory Medicine Building, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow.
Some people may be offered appointments at other Hospitals closer to their home, where these are available and appropriate.
A small proportion of people may be offered an appointment at a multidisciplinary clinic, with other Doctors or healthcare professionals as well as a Clinical Geneticist or Genetic Counsellor, where this is appropriate.
Genetic Clinics
Most clinics are held at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow. In some instances, you may be offered an appointment at a Hospital closer to your home.
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
General Genetics Clinics are held at Level 1A, Laboratory Medicine Building
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Genetic Clinic Facilities and Disabled Parking
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Map, Travel Directions to Hospital and Parking
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University Hospital Crosshouse
The Genetic clinic is held in Rainbow House.
Houldsworth Centre, Wishaw
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Dumfries
Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert
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Myotonic Dystrophy Clinics
Clinics for people and families with myotonic dystrophy are held in the following locations:
- Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
- University Hospital Crosshouse
- Forth Valley Royal Hospital
- Houldsworth Centre, Wishaw
- University Hospital Monklands
- Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
- Inverclyde Royal Hospital
- Vale of Leven Hospital
What will be discussed at the Genetic Clinic
People of all ages and with a wide range of health conditions are seen in the Genetic Clinic, and discussions are focussed on their questions.
These might include:
- What is the diagnosis?
- Is there a name for the condition?
- What are the symptoms of the condition?
- What is the chance of developing the condition?
- What is the chance of relatives developing the condition?
- Is there a genetic blood test available?
- What are the options when planning a family?
Information on Specific Genetic Conditions
See the following sites for A-Z lists of information on specific genetic conditions, and their associated support organisations
Inheritance Patterns
Below are patient information leaflets explaining some of the different patterns of inheritance
Autosomal Dominant Inheritance
Insurance and Genetic Testing
For information on genetic testing and insurance implications, please see information provided by the Association of British Insurers: