Practical Genetic Counselling - Softcover

Harper, Peter S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 034081196X ISBN 13: 9780340811962

Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers, 2004

Synopsis

The 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.

About this title

About the Author:

Peter S. Harper, Professor and Consultant in Medical Genetics, Institute of Medical Genetics, University Hospital of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK

Review:

"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

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 034081196X
• ISBN 13: 9780340811962
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 416