Genetics and Primary Care: An Introductory Guide - Tapa blanda

Rafi, Imran; Spicer, John

 
9781846192074: Genetics and Primary Care: An Introductory Guide
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ISBN 10: 1846192072 ISBN 13: 9781846192074
Editorial: CRC Press, 2007

Sinopsis

Increasingly, primary care professionals are faced with challenges in dealing with patients who have been affected by a genetic disorder, or whose family history is of concern. A basic understanding of clinical genetics and the role of the genetics centres leads to greater confidence in the management of these patients. This book is an ideal introduction to the principles of genetics. It outlines the key influences that will affect primary care including screening programmes, the role of genetics education (such as the RCGP Genetics Curriculum) and national guidelines. It provides information on basic clinical genetics and includes some of the more common clinical genetic conditions seen in primary care, such as cystic fibrosis, breast cancer and the haemoglobinopathies. It addresses some of the key ethical issues that may be faced including patient confidentiality, the ethics of reproductive genetic medicine and relevant medico-legal cases. The wider societal impact of genetics is also discussed. An introduction to the increasing impact of genetics into primary care, this book is invaluable for every primary healthcare professional.

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Imran Rafi, John Spicer

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Editorial
CRC Press
Año de publicación
2007
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1846192072
ISBN 13 
9781846192074
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de edición
1
Número de páginas
144
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