1st Edition
Genetics for Healthcare Professionals A Lifestage Approach
218 Pages
by
Taylor & Francis
218 Pages
by
Taylor & Francis
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Genetics is increasingly important in health care provision, but its relevance on a day-to-day basis is often poorly understood. Genetics for Healthcare Professionals introduces the general principles of genetics and links these to real world examples, to allow nurses, midwives, genetic counselors and doctors to apply this knowledge in their routine clinical practice. The book takes an holistic... Read more
1. Setting the Scene. 2. The Family History. 3. Counseling Issues. 4. Basic Concepts in Genetic Science. 5. Pre-Conception. 6. Pregnancy and the Prenatal Period. 7. Infancy. 8. Childhood and Adolescence. 9. Adulthood. 10. Development of Genetic Services and the Genetic Counseling Profession.
Biography
Skirton, Heather; Patch, Christine
