Oxford Desk Reference Clinical Genetics (Oxford Desk Reference Series) - Hardcover

Hurst, Jane A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0192628968 ISBN 13: 9780192628961

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2005

Synopsis

This important new book provides a useful, easy-to-use guide to the clinical consultation in genetics. It covers the process of diagnosis, investigation, management, and counselling for patients. The authors have used their experience to devise a practical clinical approach to many common genetic referrals, both out-patient and ward-based. The most common Mendelian disorders, chromosomal disorders, congenital anomalies and syndromes are covered. In addition there are chapters on familial cancer and pregnancy-related topics such as fetal anomalies, teratogens, prenatal and pre-implantation diagnosis. The book also provides information on the less common situations, where management is particularly complex, or important genetic concepts are illustrated.
Most of the topics fit onto a double-page spread ensuring that the book is an accessible, quick reference for the clinic or hospital consultation. Where available, diagnostic criteria for specific conditions are included as well as contact details for support groups. The book is well-illustrated and has an up-to-date bibliography and glossaries of terms used in genetics and dysmorphology. This accessible book is designed for use by consultants and trainees in clinical genetics, genetic counsellors and paediatricians, particularly those working in paediatric neurology, neonatology or child development.

About this title

About the Author:

Helen V Firth is a Consultant Clinical Geneticist, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK. Jane A Hurst is a Consultant in Clinical Genetics, Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, UK. Judith G Hall is a Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Genetics, UBC and Children's and Women's Health Centre of
British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

Review:

"This is an amazing compilation of genetic knowledge. It provides a fantastic tool for clincial geneticists who require a fast review of specific genetic subjects while performing clinical consulations.... Dr. Firth and Hurst have achieved a tremendous goal. They have been able to summarize a
tremendous amount of information in clinical genetics and convert it to an excellent tool for the practice of the specialty. It could not be done any better.... This is a must have book..." -- Doody's Book Review -- Doody's Book Review
"It is remarkable in that so much information is included...a useful concept."--Books-On-Line
"If your department can only afford one book this year, make it this one. Better still, buy your own copy and keep it hidden because it is going to be much in demand."--Journal of Medical Genetics
"Overall this book is a winner and is a must for every clinical genetics department. This is arguably the most important book ever published for trainees in genetics."--Ulster Medical Journal
"This is an amazing compilation of genetic knowledge. It provides a fantastic tool for clincial geneticists who require a fast review of specific genetic subjects while performing clinical consulations.... Dr. Firth and Hurst have achieved a tremendous goal. They have been able to summarize a
tremendous amount of information in clinical genetics and convert it to an excellent tool for the practice of the specialty. It could not be done any better.... This is a must have book..." --Doody's Book Review --Doody's Book Review
"It is remarkable in that so much information is included...a useful concept."--Books-On-Line
"If your department can only afford one book this year, make it this one. Better still, buy your own copy and keep it hidden because it is going to be much in demand."--Journal of Medical Genetics
"Overall this book is a winner and is a must for every clinical genetics department. This is arguably the most important book ever published for trainees in genetics."--Ulster Medical Journal
"This is an amazing compilation of genetic knowledge. It provides a fantastic tool for clincial geneticists who require a fast review of specific genetic subjects while performing clinical consulations.... Dr. Firth and Hurst have achieved a tremendous goal. They have been able to summarize a tremendous amount of information in clinical genetics and convert it to an excellent tool for the practice of the specialty. It could not be done any better.... This is a must have book..." --Doody's Book Review --Doody's Book Review
"It is remarkable in that so much information is included...a useful concept."--Books-On-Line
"If your department can only afford one book this year, make it this one. Better still, buy your own copy and keep it hidden because it is going to be much in demand."--Journal of Medical Genetics
"Overall this book is a winner and is a must for every clinical genetics department. This is arguably the most important book ever published for trainees in genetics."--Ulster Medical Journal
"This is an amazing compilation of genetic knowledge. It provides a fantastic tool for clincial geneticists who require a fast review of specific genetic subjects while performing clinical consulations.... Dr. Firth and Hurst have achieved a tremendous goal. They have been able to summarize a tremendous amount of information in clinical genetics and convert it to an excellent tool for the practice of the specialty. It could not be done any better.... This is a must have book..." --Doody's Book Review
"It is remarkable in that so much information is included...a useful concept."--Books-On-Line
"If your department can only afford one book this year, make it this one.Better still, buy your own copy and keep it hidden because it is going to be much in demand."--Journal of Medical Genetics
"Overall this book is a winner and is a must for every clinical genetics department. This is arguably the most important book ever published for trainees in genetics."--Ulster Medical Journal
"This book represents a comprehensive and highly focused guide to clinical genetics that should certainly rank as an indispensible handbook for consultants in clinical genetics, genetic counsellors and paediatricians. However, it should also be extremely useful for PhD students in nearly all disciplines within medical and/or human genetics."--Institute of Human Genetics
"This is an amazing compilation of genetic knowledge. It provides a fantastic tool for clincial geneticists who require a fast review of specific genetic subjects while performing clinical consulations.... Dr. Firth and Hurst have achieved a tremendous goal. They have been able to summarize a tremendous amount of information in clinical genetics and convert it to an excellent tool for the practice of the specialty. It could not be done any better.... This is a must have book..." --Doody's Book Review --Doody's Book Review

"It is remarkable in that so much information is included...a useful concept."--Books-On-Line

"If your department can only afford one book this year, make it this one. Better still, buy your own copy and keep it hidden because it is going to be much in demand."--Journal of Medical Genetics

"Overall this book is a winner and is a must for every clinical genetics department. This is arguably the most important book ever published for trainees in genetics."--Ulster Medical Journal

"This is an amazing compilation of genetic knowledge. It provides a fantastic tool for clincial geneticists who require a fast review of specific genetic subjects while performing clinical consulations.... Dr. Firth and Hurst have achieved a tremendous goal. They have been able to summarize a tremendous amount of information in clinical genetics and convert it to an excellent tool for the practice of the specialty. It could not be done any better.... This is a must have book..." --Doody's Book Review

"It is remarkable in that so much information is included...a useful concept."--Books-On-Line

"If your department can only afford one book this year, make it this one. Better still, buy your own copy and keep it hidden because it is going to be much in demand."--Journal of Medical Genetics

"Overall this book is a winner and is a must for every clinical genetics department. This is arguably the most important book ever published for trainees in genetics."--Ulster Medical Journal

"This book represents a comprehensive and highly focused guide to clinical genetics that should certainly rank as an indispensible handbook for consultants in clinical genetics, genetic counsellors and paediatricians. However, it should also be extremely useful for PhD students in nearly all disciplines within medical and/or human genetics."--Institute of Human Genetics

-This is an amazing compilation of genetic knowledge. It provides a fantastic tool for clincial geneticists who require a fast review of specific genetic subjects while performing clinical consulations.... Dr. Firth and Hurst have achieved a tremendous goal. They have been able to summarize a tremendous amount of information in clinical genetics and convert it to an excellent tool for the practice of the specialty. It could not be done any better.... This is a must have book...- --Doody's Book Review --Doody's Book Review

-It is remarkable in that so much information is included...a useful concept.---Books-On-Line

-If your department can only afford one book this year, make it this one. Better still, buy your own copy and keep it hidden because it is going to be much in demand.---Journal of Medical Genetics

-Overall this book is a winner and is a must for every clinical genetics department. This is arguably the most important book ever published for trainees in genetics.---Ulster Medical Journal

-This is an amazing compilation of genetic knowledge. It provides a fantastic tool for clincial geneticists who require a fast review of specific genetic subjects while performing clinical consulations.... Dr. Firth and Hurst have achieved a tremendous goal. They have been able to summarize a tremendous amount of information in clinical genetics and convert it to an excellent tool for the practice of the specialty. It could not be done any better.... This is a must have book...- --Doody's Book Review

-It is remarkable in that so much information is included...a useful concept.---Books-On-Line

-If your department can only afford one book this year, make it this one. Better still, buy your own copy and keep it hidden because it is going to be much in demand.---Journal of Medical Genetics

-Overall this book is a winner and is a must for every clinical genetics department. This is arguably the most important book ever published for trainees in genetics.---Ulster Medical Journal

-This book represents a comprehensive and highly focused guide to clinical genetics that should certainly rank as an indispensible handbook for consultants in clinical genetics, genetic counsellors and paediatricians. However, it should also be extremely useful for PhD students in nearly all disciplines within medical and/or human genetics.---Institute of Human Genetics

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0192628968
• ISBN 13: 9780192628961
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 752
• Editor: Firth Helen V., Hall Judith G.