Description
Book SynopsisA complete review of the issues with specific recommendations and guidelines. With over 1,000 tests commercially available, genetic testing is revolutionizing medicine. Health care professionals diagnosing and treating patients today must consider genetic factors, the risks and limitations of genetic testing, and the relevant law.
Trade Review"…help[s] nurses, medical students and public health professionals begin thinking about the integration of genetic counseling into the patient care arena." (
E-STREAMS, September 2007)
"Sharpe and Carter have produced a different kind of book that addresses many of the topics we discuss at conferences and on listservs but rarely get addressed in a cohesive and organized manner in print. It's about time." (Journal of Genetic Counseling, August 2006)
"...a unique and valuable resource that should be included in the library of physicians...a worthwhile text for clinicians pursuing genetics." (Annals of Internal Medicine, July 2006)
"Very few books can be compared to this one…a very useful tool…" (Doody's Health Services)
"...an excellent practical resource on genetic testing in health care...contains an exponential amount of information, presented in an easy-to-understand format…" (CHOICE, June 2006)
Table of ContentsContributors.
Foreword.
1. Genetic Counseling and the Physician-Patient Relationship.
2. Communication.
3. Psychological Aspects.
4. Duty of Care.
5. Family History.
6. Referral and Diagnosis.
7. Informed Consent.
8. Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis.
9. Genetics of Common Neurological Disorders.
10. Newborn and Carrier Screening.
11. Susceptibility Testing.
12. Test Samples and Laboratory Protocols.
13. Risk Assessment.
14. Test Results: Communication and Counseling.
15. Confidentiality, Disclosure, and Recontact.
Appendix 1: New Genetics and the Protection of Information.
Appendix 2: Web Resources.
References.
Index.
