Jo Haydon

Genetics in Practice

A Clinical Approach for Healthcare Practitioners
Herausgeber: Haydon, Jo

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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 practice * Practical skills - recording a family history and an introduction to risk assessment * Science - basic biology and laboratory techniques to underpin understanding of the use of genetic tests in present day practice * Cancer - detailed account of this rapidly developing area of genetics * Ethnicity - highlighting issues of importance for a multi-racial population * Ethical 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 thoughts * Evidence-based - the book is referenced throughout with suggestions for further reading and useful websites * Glossary - 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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 290
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 227mm x 153mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 435g
• ISBN-13: 9781861564641
• ISBN-10: 1861564643
• Artikelnr.: 20878363

Autorenporträt

Jo Haydon, Genetic Associate, Birmingham Women's Hospital, UK

Inhaltsangabe

List of Contributors.

Preface.

Introduction.

1. The scientific and clinical discoveries which are used toprovide 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 SarahWarburton).

5. Risk Perception and Options Available (Jo Haydon).

6. Chromosome Disorders (Jo Haydon).

7. Autosomal Dominant Disorders - 50% Risk to Offspring (JoHaydon).

8. Autosomal Recessive Disorders - Unaffected Parents with 25% Riskto Offspring (Jo Haydon).

9. X-linked Recessive Disorders - Carrier Mothers, Affected Sons(Jo Haydon).

10. Multifactorial Inheritance - Interaction of genes andenvironment (Jo Haydon).

11. Mitochondrial Disorders - Inherited from mother by males andfemales (Jo Haydon).

12. Cancer Genetics (Lucy Burgess).

13. Ethnicity (Jo Haydon).

14. Ethical Issues (Amanda Barry).

15. Professional Development (Jo Haydon and AmandaBarry).

16. The Future (Peter Farndon).

Glossary.

Useful websites.

Subject Index.

Rezensionen

"This useful and relatively brief volume clearly sets out toinform, guide and trouble-shoot genetic services in current UKhealth-care ... .A must for all working in specialities wheregenetic issues are relevant." ( Journal of Community Nursing ,January 2009)
"Health care professionals and especially those studying for acareer in genetics will find this book a welcome addition toavailable texts." ( Journal of Tropical Pediactrics , December2008)