A Handbook of Clinical Genetics
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Alternative & Holistic Health, Holism, Reference, Healthy Living
| Author: | J. S. Fitzsimmons | ISBN: | 9781483140988 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science | Publication: | October 22, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Butterworth-Heinemann | Language: | English |
| Author: | J. S. Fitzsimmons |
| ISBN: | 9781483140988 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science |
| Publication: | October 22, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Butterworth-Heinemann |
| Language: | English |
A Handbook of Clinical Genetics focuses on clinical genetics and the growing demand for genetic counseling.
This book begins by introducing issues regarding changes in morbidity and mortality; fall in birth rate; advances in technology and treatment; and complex social changes. Other topics covered include genetic and environmental factors in disease; the genetic code; pedigree information; inheritance patterns; genetic counseling; prenatal diagnosis of genetic disease; special problems; and ethical issues and future developments. The last portion of this text is devoted to a glossary of unfamiliar medical terms, list of recommended books for further research and study, and appendices consist of a case on genetic counseling for Down's syndrome.
This handbook is suitable for nurses, medical students, and doctors needing an introduction to clinical genetics.
A Handbook of Clinical Genetics focuses on clinical genetics and the growing demand for genetic counseling.
This book begins by introducing issues regarding changes in morbidity and mortality; fall in birth rate; advances in technology and treatment; and complex social changes. Other topics covered include genetic and environmental factors in disease; the genetic code; pedigree information; inheritance patterns; genetic counseling; prenatal diagnosis of genetic disease; special problems; and ethical issues and future developments. The last portion of this text is devoted to a glossary of unfamiliar medical terms, list of recommended books for further research and study, and appendices consist of a case on genetic counseling for Down's syndrome.
This handbook is suitable for nurses, medical students, and doctors needing an introduction to clinical genetics.
