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OverviewThe counselling of those at risk from inherited disorders forms an integral and expanding part of medicine, and advances are continually being made in this area of practice. Increasingly, common disorders are known to have a genetic component, and this book provides invaluable, up-to-date guidance through the profusion of new information, and the associated psychosocial and ethical considerations and concerns. Changes for the sixth edition include full coverage of the implications of the human genome project for clinical genetic practice, the expanding societal implications of human genetics, and increased coverage of genetics and common diseases, including cancer genetics. The layout of the book has been much improved and modernized, with line illustrations redrawn throughout. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter S Harper (University Research Professor (Emeritus) in Human Genetics, Institute of Medical Genetics, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Hodder Arnold Edition: 6th New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.711kg ISBN: 9780340811962ISBN 10: 034081196 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 30 July 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9780340990698 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsPart One: General Aspects of Genetic Counselling 1. Genetic counselling: an introduction 2. Genetic counselling in mendelian disorders 3. Common disorders and genetic counselling 4. Chromosomal abnormailities 5. The molecular basis of inherited disease 6. Malformation and syndromes and developmental genetics 7. Molecular diagnosis, carrier detection and prediction 8. Prenatal and preimplantation diagnosis 9. Special problems in genetic counselling 10. The practice of genetic counselling 11. Genetic counselling: the internet and new forms of communication Part Two: Specific Organ Systems 12. Neuromuscular disease 13. Central nervous system disorders 14. Disorders of mental function 15. Disorders of bone and connective tissue 16. Oral and craniofacial disorders 17. The skin 18. The eye 19. Deafness 20. Cardiovascular and respiratory disorders 21. The gastrointestinal tract 22. Renal disease 23. Endocrine and reproductive disorders 24. Inborn errors of metabolism 25. Blood 26. Genetic risks in cancer 27. Environmental hazards Part Three: The Wider Picture 28. Population screening and genetic counselling 29. Ethical issues in clinical genetics 30. Genetics and society Appendix A: Useful information in connection with genetic counselling Appendix B: GlossaryReviewsEasy 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 authorative (Lancet review of a previous edition) -- Lancet The book will be useful for many general practitioners who seek a greater understanding of the field of genetics and genetic counselling without getting bogged down in the details of each genetic condition. -- Doody's Book Review Service 20050902 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 authorative (Lancet review of a previous edition) -- Lancet The book will be useful for many general practitioners who seek a greater understanding of the field of genetics and genetic counselling without getting bogged down in the details of each genetic condition. -- Doody's Book Review Service 20050902 Author InformationPeter S. Harper, Professor and Consultant in Medical Genetics, Institute of Medical Genetics, University Hospital of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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