NSW Health genetic testing consent forms are available from the NSW Health state forms catalogue. NSW Health staff can order and print forms via Finsbury Green. Use your local process to order the forms.
Consent forms
Consent: genetic testing (adults, mature minors–minors)
Published: 2019. Next review: 2024
Printing available from Finsbury Green. Product: NH700574 and NH700574A (self-print) | Cost: $0 for self-print and $24.97 per pad of 100.
Use this example form for training and demonstration of the fields and scope of consent.
Download sample form (PDF 213.4 KB)
Consent: genetic testing (substitute consent)
Printing available from Finsbury Green. Product: NH700579 and NH700579A (self-print) | Cost: $0 for self-print and $24.97 per pad of 100.
Use this example to demonstrate the form for patients 16 years and above without capacity as per Guardianship Act 1987.
Download sample form (PDF 167.2 KB)
Patient information
Patient Information Leaflet: Privacy leaflet for patients of NSW Health Genetics Services
Published: 2019. Next review: 2023
Printing available from Finsbury Green. Product: NH700298 | Cost: $62.12 per pack of 100.
Information on the privacy of health information within NSW Health genetics services, including collecting, use and access to personal information.
Download privacy leaflet (PDF 429.2 KB)
Genomic testing patient fact sheet
Information for patients to decide whether to have a genomic test.
Genomic testing patient information video
NSW Ministry of health patient information, including a video to help patients understand genomic testing and decide to have a test.
Watch the video/download transcript
Guidance for health professionals obtaining consent for clinical genomic testing
NSW Ministry of Health guide for health professionals highlighting important issues to consider during the consent process
Further resources
NSW Centre for Genetics Education - Consent: Education for health professionals, forms and resources
A suite of resources for medical specialists to understand how to explain and gain consent for genetic testing.