![Sample our Health and Social Care journals, sign in here to start your FREE access for 14 days]({"type":"image" , "src" : "/sda/5938/TOC-Subject-Sample-2021-Health-Social-Care.jpg"})
Abstract
Huntington's disease is a complex and debilitating genetic disease which has significant implications for all members of the families it touches or threatens. Over the last fifteen years significant advances in the areas of service provision and genetic science have improved the potential to assist these families. However, because of misdiagnosis, family secretiveness, misinformation and limited professional awareness many Huntington's families and individuals may not be accessing the help available. In order to maximise the likelihood of this assistance being received if it is wanted, this article encourages social workers to familiarise themselves with some of the basic issues and services associated with the condition and be prepared to respond accordingly.