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- Heart condition - know your diagnosis (video)
This video explains some common heart procedures and provides questions to ask your doctor to ensure you understand what has happened to your heart.
- Substance misuse and mental illness – dual diagnosis
Dual diagnosis means someone has both a mental illness and a substance use problem.
- Pregnancy - tests and scans
A range of tests and scans are available to pregnant women to confirm pregnancy and monitor the baby's development in the womb.
- Congenital anomalies (birth defects)
Congenital anomalies (birth defects) are structural or functional differences in a baby’s body or genetics that are there before birth.
- Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
The World Health Organization recommends that pregnant women should avoid alcohol.
- Down syndrome
With the support and opportunities available to them today, most people with Down syndrome are able to achieve and participate as valued members of their community.
- Pregnancy tests amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is a prenatal procedure performed on a pregnant woman to withdraw a small amount of amniotic fluid from the sac surrounding the fetus.
- Genetic services in Victoria
Genetic services can help people who are affected by, or who are at risk of, inherited conditions or birth defects, to make informed choices about their healthcare.
- Trisomy disorders
Children affected by trisomy usually have a range of birth defects, including delayed development and intellectual disabilities.
- Thalassaemia
Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder that can cause anaemia or death if not treated.