Offers a concise and accessible introduction to an area of increasing importance and controversy.Issues of current concern are highlighted (e.g. the use of genetic testing results by insurance companies when assessing life insurance premiums).The authors are renowned for their work on genetics and ethical issues.Our knowledge of human genetics is advancing rapidly more genes are isolated and we begin to understand how they act in producing inherited diseases. Translation of the results of research into clinical applications can have important ethical implications for the diagnosis and treatment of disease or potential disease.Genetics, Society, and Clinical Practice looks at the ethical and social issues and dilemmas arising from genetics counseling and diagnosis, the application genetic tests in carrier detection and pregnancy, and the co-ordination of screening programs. The book concentrates on the practical issues that affect individuals in real life, drawing on previously published research and on the experiences of the authors, who are both practicing clinical geneticists. It also looks at some of the wider effects of new developments in genetics on society, and how they can be abused.Readership: essential reading for all those in medicine and allied fields whose work brings them into contact genetics disorders as well as specialist genetic counselors and researchers, sociologists and ethicists, and those planning our health services. Others not directly involved will find it helpful in putting into perspective the publicity that this field increasingly receives. Key Features* Offers a concise and accessible introduction to an area of increasing importance and controversy* Issues of current concern are highlighted (e.g. the use of genetic testing results by insurance companies when assessing life insurance premiums)* The authors are renowned for their work on genetics and ethical issues.

Genetics of Society and Clinical Practice (A Volume in the Human Molecular Genetics Series)

Politics & Social Sciences

Harper, Peter S.

Sociology

Academic Press

An eminent geneticist, veteran author, OMMG Series Editor, and noted archivist, Peter Harper presents a lively account of how our ideas and knowledge about human genetics have developed over the past century from the perspective of someone inside the field with a deep interest in its historical aspects. Dr. Harper has researched the history of genetics and has had personal contact with a host of key figures whose memories and experiences extend back 50 years, and he has interviewed and recorded conversations with many of these important geneticists. Thus, rather than being a conventional history, this book transmits the essence of the ideas and the people involved and how they interacted in advancing- and sometimes retarding- the field. From the origins of human genetics; through the contributions of Darwin, Mendel, and other giants; the identification of the first human chromosome abnormalities; and up through the completion of the Human Genome project, this Short History is written in the author's characteristic clear and personal style, which appeals to geneticists and to all those interested in the story of human genetics.

A Short History of Medical Genetics

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

Oxford University Press

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.

Practical Genetic Counselling

Science & Math

Evolution

Hodder Education Publishers

This open learning style book allows nurses to update their skills and knowledge in this specialty. It provides the epidemiological background to the problem, explains the related anatomy and physiology, and tackles questions of origin, assessment, and intervention. In short, it teaches nurses how to manage leg ulcers, incorporating all the latest research. The last part of the book applies the knowledge through a series of case studies. A Volume in the Access to Clinical Education Series

Leg Ulcers (Access to Clinical Education)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Moffatt CBE MA PhD RGN NDN, Christine

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Churchill/Livingstone

Myotonic Dystrophy is one of the most variable of all human disorders. With age onset ranging from fetal life to old age, and with virtually all systems of the body affected in some way, it can present clinically to many types of specialist; not only the neurologist but also the cardiologist, ophthalmologists, gastroenterologist or endocrinologist.

Myotonic Dystrophy

Medical Books

Harper, Peter

Medicine

Bailliere Tindall

The 2nd Edition of this established text covers the basic science and clinical management of Huntington's disease. Includes the most recent developments in molecular biology since the isolation of the gene, and the implications for disease prediction and genetic counseling, as well as therapy. Written by a world-renowned research team.

Huntington's Disease

Butterworth-Heinemann

Describes the basic principles and approaches to counselling and the methods available for the prevention of genetic disorders. Discusses genetic risks in a range of disorders, and assesses the impact of advances in the field on society. Congenital malformations and dysmorphology are considered. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

John Wright

A revised and updated edition of this book acknowledging the increasing importance of medical genetics and genetics counselling. The work covers recent advances including molecular genetics and gene mapping, the broad area of congenital malformation syndromes and dysmorphology.

Administration & Medicine Economics

CRC-Press

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Genetics of Society and Clinical Practice (A Volume in the Human Molecular Genetics Series)

A Short History of Medical Genetics

Practical Genetic Counselling

Leg Ulcers (Access to Clinical Education)

Myotonic Dystrophy

Huntington's Disease

Practical Genetic Counselling

Practical Genetic Counselling

Practical Genetic Counselling

Practical Genetic Counselling