New edition of a formerly out-of-print work published in 1984 when the author's name was Felissa Cohen. It emphasizes the importance of understanding genetics in nursing, and maintains that health professionals still are not fully educated in this field. Covers such topics as major genetic disorders, genetic testing, the vulnerable fetus, prenatal detection, genetics and common diseases, twins, the immune system, mental retardation, aging, cancer, diabetes, mental illness, and heart disease. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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"This is the definitive nursing text on genetics. No where else can the nurse find a more comprehensive, evidence-based source of current genetic information and nursing management of the individual with a genetic condition, which also includes ethical, legal, family, and future considerations."
- Wendy M. Nehring, RN, PhD, FAAN, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Director of the Graduate Programs
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