title: Practical aspects of genetic testing in ambulatory paediatrics and child health care.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  An overview of practical aspects of genetic testing in ambulatory practice in Canada.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To provide an overview and practical references for child health specialists and paediatricians on genetic services that can be provided to their patients.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A review and summary of areas of genetic testing options available across Canada.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Modern Canadian paediatric practice requires office-based practitioners to fully understand and utilize genetics testing in their offices.
authors.affiliation: Department of Genetics, North York General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario. pwyatt@nygh.on.ca
authors.forename: Philip R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Wyatt