Requirements for a Referral
The requirements for a referral will vary from system to system. In general a genetic referral requires the following information:
- Patient information
- Reason for the referral (accompanying medical documentation is valuable when triaging referrals)
- A suspected diagnosis (if known)
- Family history
- Patient insurance information (especially if referring to an outside institution)
Genetic Services in Wisconsin
NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence in Wisconsin
NORD has designated 31 Rare Disease Centers of Excellence nationwide. Each center offers the high-quality specialized care needed to help diagnose and manage complex rare diseases. Collaboration between these institutions creates critical new connections and improves access to best-in-class clinical care and resources. NORD, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them.
University of Wisconsin Center for Rare Disease
Co Directors: Kim M. Keppler-Noreuil, M. Stephen Meyn
Children’s Wisconsin/Medical College of Wisconsin
Director: Donald Basel