A Handbook of Clinical Genetics

A Handbook of Clinical Genetics
ISBN-10
1483140989
ISBN-13
9781483140988
Category
Health & Fitness
Pages
168
Language
English
Published
2013-10-22
Publisher
Butterworth-Heinemann
Author
J. S. Fitzsimmons

Description

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.

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