A Guide to Genetic Counseling (eBook)
648 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-0-470-93053-3 (ISBN)
practice of genetic counseling--now in a new edition
First published in 1998, A Guide to Genetic Counseling
quickly became a bestselling and widely recognized text, used
nationally and internationally in genetic counseling training
programs. Now in its eagerly anticipated Second Edition, it
provides a thoroughly revised and comprehensive overview of genetic
counseling, focusing on the components, theoretical framework, and
unique approach to patient care that are the basis of this
profession. The book defines the core competencies and covers the
genetic counseling process from case initiation to
completion--in addition to addressing global professional
issues--with an emphasis on describing fundamental principles
and practices.
Chapters are written by leaders in the field of genetic
counseling and are organized to facilitate academic instruction and
skill attainment. They provide the most up-to-date coverage of:
* The history and practice of genetic counseling
* Family history
* Interviewing
* Case preparation and management
* Psychosocial counseling
* Patient education
* Risk communication and decision-making
* Medical genetics evaluation
* Understanding genetic testing
* Medical documentation
* Multicultural counseling
* Ethical and legal issues
* Student supervision
* Genetic counseling research
* Professional development
* Genetics education and outreach
* Evolving roles and expanding opportunities
* Case examples
A Guide to Genetic Counseling, Second Edition belongs on
the syllabi of all medical and human genetics and genetic
counseling training programs. It is an indispensable reference for
both students and healthcare professionals working with patients
who have or are at risk for genetic conditions.
Wendy R. Uhlmann, MS, CGC is the genetic counselor/clinic coordinator of the Medical Genetics Clinic at the University of Michigan. She is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Human Genetics and an executive faculty member of the genetic counseling training program. Jane L. Schuette, MS, CGC has been a genetic counselor for 26 years ansd is currently genetic counselor and clinic coordinator in the Division of Pediatric Genetics at the University of Michigan Health System. Beverly M. Yashar, MS, PhD, CGC is the program director for the genetic counseling graduate training program in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Michigan.
Foreword.
Preface.
Contributors.
1. The Practice of Genetic Counseling (Ann P.Walker).
2. The Ultimate Genetic Tool: The Family History (Jane L.Schuette and Robin L. Bennett).
3. Interviewing: Beginning to See Each Other (Kathryn SpitzerKim).
4. Thinking It All Through: Case Preparation and Management(Wendy R. Uhlmann).
5. Psychosocial Counseling (Luba Djurdjinovic).
6. Patient Education (Ann C. M. Smith and Toni I.Pollin).
7. Risk Communication and Decision-Making (Bonnie JeanneBaty).
8. The Medical Genetics Evaluation (Elizabeth M.Petty)
9. Understanding Genetic Testing (W. Andrew Faucett andPatricia A. Ward).
10. Medical Documentation (Debra Lochner Doyle).
11. Multicultural Counseling (Gottfried Oosterwal).
12. Ethical and Legal Issues (Susan Schmerler).
13. Student Supervision: Strategies for Providing Direction,Guidance, and Support (Patricia McCarthy Veach and Bonnie S.LeRoy).
14. Genetic Counseling Research: Understanding the Basics(Beverly M. Yashar).
15. Professional Identity and Development (Elizabeth A.Gettig and Karen Greendale).
16. Genetic Counselors as Educators (Debra L. Collinsand Joseph D. McInerney).
17. Evolving Roles, Expanding Opportunities (Elizabeth A.Balkite and Maureen E. Smith).
18. Putting it All Together: Three Case Examples (Jane L.Schuette, Donna F. Blumenthal, Monica L. Marvin, and CherylShuman).
Index.
"Revised and updated, this edition incorporates new chapters on research, the evolving clinical and non clinical roles of genetic counselors and developing areas for the profession, genetic counselors as educators, and risk communication and decision-making." (Book News, December 2009)
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 10.8.2010 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete | |
| Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Humangenetik | |
| Schlagworte | Biowissenschaften • Genetics • Genetik • Life Sciences • medical genetics • Medical Science • Medizin • Medizinische Genetik • psycho-oncology • Psychoonkologie |
| ISBN-10 | 0-470-93053-5 / 0470930535 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-470-93053-3 / 9780470930533 |
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