1st Edition
Genetics and Primary Care An Introductory Guide
144 Pages
by
CRC Press
144 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Increasingly, primary care professionals are faced with challenges in dealing with patients who have been affected by a genetic disorder, or whose family history is of concern. A basic understanding of clinical genetics and the role of the genetics centres leads to greater confidence in the management of these patients. This book is an ideal introduction to the principles of genetics. It outlines... Read more
Basic concepts in genetics. Raising genetic awareness. Genetics and reproduction. Exemplar genetic conditions. Cancer genetics. Ethical dilemmas and legal cases in primary care genetics. Genetics, genomics and society. Resources for the primary health care professional.
Biography
Imran Rafi, John Spicer
