The increase in genetic testing and screening witnessed in the past decade shows no signs of slowing as spectacular advances in human genetics research continues to be made. It is clear that patient education on genetic disorders will be provided not only by genetic counselors, but by a variety of health care providers, including physicians, nurses, and public health care professionals. This book will be a welcome addition to the health care provider's bookshelf and an indispensable reference text to genetic ...
The increase in genetic testing and screening witnessed in the past decade shows no signs of slowing as spectacular advances in human genetics research continues to be made. It is clear that patient education on genetic disorders will be provided not only by genetic counselors, but by a variety of health care providers, including physicians, nurses, and public health care professionals. This book will be a welcome addition to the health care provider's bookshelf and an indispensable reference text to genetic counselors and their students.
Written to tutor health care professionals involved in educating patients about new genetic testing procedures and related techniques, these 16 contributions discuss the theory, goals, and competencies associated with genetic testing. Skills; procedures; and ethical, legal, and psychosocial consideration integral to the process are considered, including obtaining family histories, performing genetic evaluation, developing multicultural skills, medical documentation, and using computer based resources. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
The Practice of Genetic Counseling (A. Walker).
Lessons in History: Obtaining the Family History and Constructing a Pedigree (J. Schuette & R. Bennett).
Interviewing Techniques (D. Baker).
The Medical Genetics Evaluation (E. Petty).
Patient Education (A. Smith).
Psychosocial Counseling (L. Djurdjinovic).
Multiculturalism and the Practice of Genetic Counseling (A. Greb).
A Guide to Case Management (W. Uhlmann).
Medical Documentation (D. Doyle).
Ethical and Legal Issues (S. Schmerler).
Relationally Based Professional Conduct for Genetic Counselors (D. Eunpu).
Student Supervision (P. McCarthy & B. LeRoy).
Professional Development (B. Fine & K. Greendale).
New and Evolving Technologies: Implementation Considerations for Genetic Counselors (P. Ward).
Computer-Based Resources for Clinical Genetics (D. Collins).
Putting It All Together: Three Case Examples (V. Weinblatt, et al.).
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