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Patient Leaflets about Genetics

This section contains all the english language publications that the Genetic Interest Group has produced for patients affected by genetic disorders and their families.

For publications in other languages please see our Multilingual Information section.

Please note that some of the PDF files below are large (1MB) and may take a while to download.

If you have problems opening the file, please right click the link and choose the option 'save as' to save the file on your computer. You can then open it from there.

A - F / G - L / M - R / S - Z

A - F

Amniocentesis Test	A4 Format	Booklet Format
Carrier Testing		Booklet Format
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Test	A4 Format	Booklet Format
Chromosome Changes	A4 Format	Booklet Format
Chromosome Translocations	A4 Format	Booklet Format
Cord Blood Leaflet		Booklet Format
Dominant Inheritence	A4 Format	Booklet Format
FAQ on Biobanks - To help promote understanding and to secure informed involvement with the activities of biobanks and the research they make possible, European Genetic Alliances Network(EGAN) and Roche have produced this Frequently Asked Questions leaflet		PDF
FAQ on Clinical Trials		PDF
FAQ about Genetic Testing	A4 Format	Booklet Format

G - L

Genetic Glossary	A4 Format	Booklet Format
Gene Therapy and Ethics – The Patients View – an EGAN publication		PDF
Getting the most out of your Genetic appointment - Leaflet developed by the Department of Health through consultation with patients. It aims to help patients to make decisions on their treatment and care in partnership with a health professional. If you would like to order copies of this flyer please contact the Department of Health on questionstoask@dh.gsi.gov.uk		PDF
Glossary of terms used in Clinical Trials		PDF
Information about your Genetic Appointment	A4 Format	Booklet Format
Inherited Cancer		Booklet Format

M - R

Over the Counter Testing		Booklet Format
Predictive Testing		Booklet Format
Recessive Inheritance	A4 Format	Booklet Format

S - Z

What happens in a Genetic Laboratory		Booklet Format
What is a Genetic Test	A4 Format	Booklet Format
X Linked Inheritance	A4 Format	Booklet Format