Family planning and genetic counselling in Macedonia

The family planning becomes very important issue in every society. It is linked with many different aspects. In this article are presented the purpose and the components of the genetic counselling. The main goal of genetic counselling is to set specific and accurate diagnosis with information regarding the aetiology and recovery risk, manifestations, treatment and reproductive alternatives. Also the components of genetic counselling and the need of collecting genetic information about the health of each child are emphasized. The presentation for every day practices and activities in Genetic counselling institution in the Republic of Macedonia is explained. Also are explained the indications for genetic counselling and the process of how the genetic counsellor should talk to people about their actions and possible alternatives. The forms of prevention which exist in some countries, and also in the Republic of Macedonia, are expressed as relationship for the protection of healthy children and to avoid hereditary diseases. The system of prevention and care should be regulated especially in environments where there are health, social and other services and institutions that monitor these aspects of the health and planning of the family.