Genetics in Practice: A Clinical Approach for Healthcare Practitioners

Continuing advances in genetic science mean that healthcare professionals are increasingly required to apply genetics to their clinical practice in order to provide a high standard of patient care. Genetics in Practice aims to dispel some of the mystique surrounding the subject to enable healthcare professionals to recognise its relevance to their everyday clinical practice. 
A family–oriented approach is used throughout to demonstrate the potential impact of a genetic disorder on both the individual and his/her family and includes genetic conditions diagnosed throughout the lifespan, from pre–birth to adulthood.
This comprehensive book includes:
Case scenarios – used throughout to demonstrate the application of theoretical principles to clinical practicePractical skills – recording a family history and an introduction to risk assessmentScience – basic biology and laboratory techniques to underpin understanding of the use of genetic tests in present day practiceCancer – detailed account of this rapidly developing area of geneticsEthnicity – highlighting issues of importance for a multi–racial populationEthical and social aspects  – principles governing ethical, legal and social implications of having genetic information for both practitioners and the families  Points for reflection – suggested for each chapter to stimulate further thoughtsEvidence–based – the book is referenced throughout with suggestions for further reading and useful websitesGlossary – definitions of common genetic terms
Genetics in Practice is an invaluable genetics textbook for healthcare professionals and will be equally useful as a learning resource for genetic counsellors.  It is suitable for both students and qualified staff wishing to meet the challenge of incorporating this new and exciting field into clin ical practice. 


Spis treści:
List of Contributors.
Preface.
Introduction.
1. The scientific and clinical discoveries which are used to provide current patient care (Peter Farndon).
2. The Family History (Jo Haydon).
3. Basic Biology (Tessa Webb and Jo Haydon).
4. Laboratory Techniques (Eileen Roberts and Sarah Warburton).
5. Risk Perception and Options Available (Jo Haydon).
6. Chromosome Disorders (Jo Haydon).
7. Autosomal Dominant Disorders – 50% Risk to Offspring (Jo Haydon).
8. Autosomal Recessive Disorders – Unaffected Parents with 25% Risk to Offspring (Jo Haydon).
9. X–linked Recessive Disorders – Carrier Mothers, Affected Sons (Jo Haydon).
10. Multifactorial Inheritance – Interaction of genes and environment (Jo Haydon).
11. Mitochondrial Disorders – Inherited from mother by males and females (Jo Haydon).
12. Cancer Genetics (Lucy Burgess).
13. Ethnicity (Jo Haydon).
14. Ethical Issues (Amanda Barry).
15. Professional Development (Jo Haydon and Amanda Barry).
16. The Future (Peter Farndon).
Glossary.
Useful websites.
Subject Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Jo Haydon, Genetic Associate, Birmingham Women’s Hospital, UK

Okładka tylna:
Continuing advances in genetic science mean that healthcare professionals are increasingly required to apply genetics to their clinical practice in order to provide a high standard of patient care. Genetics in Practice aims to dispel some of the mystique surrounding the subject to enable healthcare professionals to recognise its relevance to their everyday clinical practice. 
A family–oriented approach is used throughout to demonstrate the potential impact of a genetic disorder on both the individual and his/her family and includes genetic conditions diagnosed throughout the lifespan, from pre–birth to adulthood.
This comprehensive book includes:
Case scenarios – used throughout to demonstrate the application of theoretical principles to clinical practicePractical skills – recording a family history and an introduction to risk assessmentScience – basic biology and laboratory techniques to underpin understanding of the use of genetic tests in present day practiceCancer – detailed account of this rapidly developing area of geneticsEthnicity – highlighting issues of importance for a multi–racial populationEthical and social aspects  – principles governing ethical, legal and social implications of having genetic information for both practitioners and the families  Points for reflection – suggested for each chapter to stimulate further thoughtsEvidence–based – the book is referenced throughout with suggestions for further reading and useful websitesGlossary – definitions of common genetic terms
Genetics in Practice is an invaluable genetics textbook for healthcare professionals and will be equally useful as a learning resource for genetic counsellors.  It is suitable for both students and qualified staff wishing to meet the challenge of incorporating this new and exciting field into clinical practice.