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Practical Genetic Counseling by Peter Harper (2010, Trade Paperback)
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PRACTICAL GENETIC COUNSELING By Peter Harper **BRAND NEW**. This is brand new but is not shrink wrapped from the factory. Item specifics ISBN-10: 0340990694 Author: Harper, Peter Genre: MEDICAL Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers Release Year: 2010 Publication Year: 2010 Number Of Pages: 416 Binding: Paperback Item Dimensions: 9.1x0.8x6.1 Inches Package Dimensions: 9.13x6.14x0.87 Inches
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PublisherHachette Learning
ISBN-100340990694
ISBN-139780340990698
eBay Product ID (ePID)99598081
Product Key Features
Number of Pages416 Pages
Publication NamePractical Genetic Counseling
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
SubjectGenetics
TypeTextbook
AuthorPeter Harper
Subject AreaMedical
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight20.2 Oz
Item Length6.1 in
Item Width9.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number7
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
ReviewsNearly all critical biographies relate the work to the life-insidiously, tendentiously, helplessly. Richard Bradford is different: he does it convincingly, and with vigor. The result is an original and stimulating book.
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal616.042
Table Of ContentGeneral Aspects of Genetic Counselling Genetic Counselling: an Introduction Genetic Counselling in Mendelian Disorders Common Disorders and Genetic Counselling Chromosome Abnormalities Molecular Genetics and Genetic Counselling Dysmorphology and Genetic Syndromes Carrier Testing and Genetic Prediction Prenatal Diagnosis and Reproductive Aspects of Medical Genetics Special Issues in Genetic Counselling The Genetic Counselling Clinic Genetic Counselling: Specific Organ Systems Neuromuscular Disorders Central Nervous System Disorders Disorders of Mental Function Disorders of Bone and Connective Tissue Oral and Craniofacial Disorders The Skin The Eye Deafness Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders The Gastrointestinal Tract Renal and Urinary Tract Disease Endocrine and Reproductive Disorders Inborn Errors of Metabolism Disorders of Blood and Immune Function Genetic Risks in Cancer Environmental Hazards Genetic Counselling: the Wider Picture Population Aspects of Genetic Counselling and Genetic Screening Genetics and Society Appendix: Useful Information in Connection with Genetic Counselling
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition
SynopsisThe counselling of those at risk from inherited disorders forms an integral and rapidly expanding part of the practice of medicine, and significant advances are continually being made in this area. Increasingly, common disorders are known to have an inherited component, and this book provides invaluable, up-to-date guidance, distilling the profusion of new information and the associated psychosocial and ethical considerations and concerns into a single volume. With a clear layout and an accessible, readable style, Practical Genetic Counselling now in its seventh edition has an unparalleled reputation for providing helpful advice and guidance. It will be essential reading for trainees in clinical genetics and genetic counselling, practising clinical geneticists and other clinicians working with patients affected by inherited disorders. It will also be of interest to specialist nurses, counsellors in a clinical setting, social scientists, ethicists and genetic laboratory staff., Now, in a seventh edition, this best-selling book provides invaluable, up-to-date guidance, distilling the profusion of new information of those at risk from inherited disorders. With a clear layout and an accessible style, Dr. Harper brings an unparalleled reputation for providing helpful advice and guidance. This is essential reading for genetic counselors and anyone in the field of genetics., 'Easy to use, and useful when kept close at hand in the room where you work. The book is a pleasure to read: the style elegant and authoritative.' Lancet '...this book is a wonderful reference to enable primary physicians to be informed about their patients.' Annals of Internal Medicine Universally used across the world by genetic counsellors, medical geneticists and clinicians alike, Practical Genetic Counselling has established itself as the essential guide to counselling those at risk from inherited disorders. Increasingly, common disorders are known to have a genetic component and this book provides invaluable and up to date guidance through the profusion of new information in this area and the associated psychosocial and ethical considerations and concerns. Within its established, tried and trusted framework, the book contains updated information on: developments in common disease genetics, new molecular techniques and genetic counselling, non invasive prenatal diagnosis, the molecular basis of congenital malformations, the history of genetic counselling and the social and ethical aspects of advances in genetics. Key features: - Fully updated to provide the very latest information when in a busy consulting room or clinic - Clear and authoritative advice applicable to everyday clinical practice - Reflects the rapid development of knowledge in this area, including the implications of the human genome project and related technology The seventh edition of this popular, best selling text will continue to be an essential source of reference for trainee and practitioner genetic counsellors, medical geneticists and clinicians. It will provide also valuable background for specialist nurses, counsellors, social scientists, ethicists as well as genetics laboratory staff.
LC Classification NumberRB155.7.H37 2010
