Essentials of Medical Genetics for Health Professionals / Edition 1

by Laura M. Gunder McClary, Scott A. Martin

Overview

Essentials of Medical Genetics for Health Professionals is a concise, accessible introduction to medical genetics for all health professions students. Even with limited exposure to genetics, students can use the accelerated approach in this text to attain a base foundation of genetics knowledge. This book begins with a review of chromosomes, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, and inheritance patterns and continues with a clinical focus based on understanding different disease processes. A variety of genetic diseases are explored, including what is known about the genetics involved, the signs and symptoms of the disease, and the treatment options available. Accompanying tables and images aid comprehension. This book also covers diagnostic techniques and an overview of embryonic development and teratogens. The roles of genetic counseling and screening, as well as the ethical and legal issues related to genetic screening and genetic testing are also discussed. Complete with stated objectives, definition of key terms, references, chapter summaries and end of chapter review questions with answers, each chapter is organized for optimal learning. Essentials of Medical Genetics for Health Professionals will not only have application in the classroom setting for health professions or medical students, but practicing clinicians such as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and physicians who want to learn more or revisit genetics will also find this book a valuable, useful resource. Instructor Resources include PowerPoint Slides, a TestBank, and an Image Bank.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763759605
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	10/01/2010
Edition description:	1
Pages:	236
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Laura Gunder McClary, DHSc, MHE, PA-C serves as a Director of Research and Faculty Development in the Physician Assistant Department at Georgia Health Sciences University (formerly the Medical College of Georgia). She is a three time graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, having matriculated through the Clinical Lab oratory Science program, the Physician Assistant program and the Master of Health Education program.' Her entrance into healthcare began in the clinical laboratory profession in 1989 and besides her clinical experiences as a laboratorian and clinician, she has also worked as a patient educator, a medical writer, course developer and a consultant. Dr. Gunder McClary received her Doctor of Health Science degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.' She serves on faculty at August University in Augusta, Georgia' She is the founder of Guardian Health Part ners, LLC' which provides medical education consulting services and primary care services through medical house calls.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Diagnostic Techniques
Chapter 3 Development and Teratogens
Chapter 4 Neurodegenerative Diseases
Chapter 5 Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Chapter 6 Colorectal Cancer
Chapter 7 Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Chapter 8 Hemophilia
Chapter 9 Sickle Cell Disease
Chapter 10 Hemochromatosis
Chapter 11 Cystic Fibrosis
Chapter 12 Thoracic Abdominal Aneurysm with Dissection
Chapter 13 Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Chapter 14 Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
Chapter 15 Marfan Syndrome
Chapter 16 Polycystic Kidney Disease
Chapter 17 Neurofibromatosis
Chapter 18 Familial Melanoma
Chapter 19 Pharmacogenomics
Chapter 20 Gene Therapy
Chapter 21 Ethical, Legal, and Social Issue s

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Steven K Hamick, AAS, BIS (Corewell Health East, William Beaumont University Hospital)
Description: This primer on the basics of medical genetics delves into selected genetic diseases in all organ systems.
Purpose: The purpose is to serve as the basis for a medical genetics curriculum that provides an opportunity for healthcare students to integrate genetics knowledge, skills, and attitudes early in their education and training as well as to improve their understanding of genetics concepts in clinical medicine to ultimately improve clinical outcomes.
Audience: The book is designed to introduce the discipline of clinical genetics to physician assistant students, medical students, and other healthcare providers. Given the easy-to-read style of the book, the authors are obviously experts in their field.
Features: Chapters cover basic genetics terminology and disease topics in all organ systems. Each chapter begins with objectives and an introductory paragraph about what the chapter covers. Pictures, figures, and tables throughout the book reinforce and clarify important points. Genetics terms are in bold. Each chapter ends with a summary, a list of key terms, chapter review questions to reinforce learning, and a list of resources for further detail.
Assessment: This is an excellent book for both students and clinicians. Medical and public libraries would also find this a valuable resource. As the field of clinical genetics continues to evolve, it is hoped the authors will consider updating this book.

Doody's Review Service

Reviewer: Steven K. Hamick, BIS, RCP, RRT, AE-C(William Beaumont Hospitals)
Description: This primer on the basics of medical genetics delves into selected genetic diseases in all organ systems.
Purpose: The purpose is to serve as the basis for a medical genetics curriculum that provides an opportunity for healthcare students to integrate genetics knowledge, skills, and attitudes early in their education and training as well as to improve their understanding of genetics concepts in clinical medicine to ultimately improve clinical outcomes.
Audience: The book is designed to introduce the discipline of clinical genetics to physician assistant students, medical students, and other healthcare providers. Given the easy-to-read style of the book, the authors are obviously experts in their field.
Features: Chapters cover basic genetics terminology and disease topics in all organ systems. Each chapter begins with objectives and an introductory paragraph about what the chapter covers. Pictures, figures, and tables throughout the book reinforce and clarify important points. Genetics terms are in bold. Each chapter ends with a summary, a list of key terms, chapter review questions to reinforce learning, and a list of resources for further detail.
Assessment: This is an excellent book for both students and clinicians. Medical and public libraries would also find this a valuable resource. As the field of clinical genetics continues to evolve, it is hoped the authors will consider updating this book.