Kali Bogaard Roy, Amber Mathiesen

Foundations of Perinatal Genetic Counseling, 2nd Edition

A Guide for Counselors

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Foundations of Perinatal Genetic Counseling is the first book to provide a practical introduction to the concepts and skills needed to practice genetic counseling with clients before and during pregnancy. In this new edition, the authors provide a revised and updated overview of these concepts including pregnancy basics, information of the perinatal genetic counseling session and family history, testing options and procedures (e.g., diagnostic testing, screening, carrier screening, assisted reproductive technology), common indications, pregnancy management, common counseling situations, and suggested learning activities. With newly expanded material, updated guidelines, and discussions on technological and procedural advancements in the field, Foundations of Perinatal Genetic Counseling: Second Edition is an essential companion for both the classroom and the clinic.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press, USA
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 392
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. August 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780197677179
• ISBN-10: 0197677177
• Artikelnr.: 70147267

Autorenporträt

Kali Bogaard Roy, MS, CGC, is a perinatal genetic counselor at University of Utah Health. She graduated from the University of Utah graduate program in genetic counseling. Previously she completed a Master's of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics at the University of Connecticut. She is current faculty member of the University of Utah graduate program in genetic counseling where she acts as a co-director of the Perinatal Genetics course, rotation supervisor, and guest lecturer in other courses. She is former president of the local genetic counseling group Association for Utah Genetic Counselors (AUG). Amber Mathiesen, MS, CGC, is licensed and board certified genetic counselor in prenatal genetics at the University of Utah where she has been working since 2010. In addition to patient care, Amber participates in the University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling (UUGPGC) as a co-director for the Perinatal Genetics course and as a prenatal rotation supervisor. Amber also acts as a research committee member and mentor for various genetic counseling students. Amber earned her M.S in Genetic Counseling from the University of Utah in 2009.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
1. Pregnancy Basics
2. The Perinatal Genetic Counseling Appointment and Family History
3. Prenatal Screening
4. Prenatal Diagnosis
Techniques
5. Common Indications
6. Carrier Screening and Newborn Screening
7. Pregnancy Management
8 Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Options
9. Common Perinatal Genetic Counseling Situations
Appendix A Guidelines
Appendix B Resources
Appendix C Suggested Activities
Index