Essentials of Medical Genetics for Nursing and Health Professionals: An Interprofessional Approach 1st Edition

Book Name: Essentials of Medical Genetics for Nursing and Health Professionals: An Interprofessional Approach 1st Edition
Author: Gunder McClary, Laura M.
Publisher: ones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN-10: 9781284154252,1284154254
Year: 2018
Pages: 346
Language: English
File size: 26 MB
File format: PDF

Essentials of Medical Genetics for Nursing and Health Professionals: An Interprofessional Approach 1st Edition Pdf Book Description:

Principles of Medical Genetics for Nursing and Other Health Professionals: An Interprofessional Strategy is a succinct introduction to genetics clinically relevant to nursing students in addition to pupils in other health care professions. The text uses an accelerated method of knowing the principles of genetics, and even those who have limited understanding on the subject can find this a valuable resource. Additionally, it requires a medical focus on particular diseases and types of disease processes. Each disease chapter concentrates on the molecular basis of this disease, the symptoms and signs of this disorder, surveillance recommendations, treatment options for the disorder, and other ailments. Coverage of diagnostic methods, embryology and teratogens, diagnostic methods for genetic testing, esophageal cancer, genetics counselling and the moral, legal, and societal problems that surround human genetics and genomics can also be included.

Key Characteristics:

Diagnostic Methods for genetic testing
Tables and figures that reinforce understanding
Interprofessional contributor listing across a number of health specialties