Genetics in Clinical Practice: New Directions

Genetics in Clinical Practice provides a unique, understandable approach To The emerging science of genetics. This book addresses the increasingly important role genetics plays in health care with well illustrated, clearly written discussions. Featuring cutting edge content, Genetics in Clinical Practice clarifies the Human Genome Project and new genetic technologies, including molecular and cancer genetics, breast and colon cancer genes, inheritance patterns, patient counseling, and ethical, legal, and social implications.

Self-Awareness Activity: Preparation
Demographics
Professional History and Goals
Nursing Education in Genetics: Topics Review
The Human Genome Project
Historical Perspective Strategic Plan
Genetics and Health Care
Medicine Genetics Services
Economics Treatment Education
The Scientific Basis of Genetics Genes
The Units of Heredity Chromosomes
The Packages of Genes Cell Division DNA, RNA, Protein
The Central Dogma of Genetics Gene Structure and Function Gene Mutations Genes
A Critical Component of Health and Disease Classification of Hereditary Genetic Disorders
Integrating Genetics into Nursing Practice Collecting, Reporting, and Recording
Genetic Information Offering
Genetic Information and Testing
Nursing Considerations in Genetic
Screening and Testing
Nursing Participation in Management of Patients with Genetic Conditions
What to Expect from Genetic Counseling
Components of Genetic Counseling
Relevant Issues in Genetic Counseling
The Genetic-Counseling Process
The Process of Genetic Testing for Nurses and Their Patients
Genetic-Testing Methods
Genetic-Testing Issues
The Genetic Basis of Cancer
The Genetic Basis of Cancer Causes of Oncogenesis
Classes of Cancer-Causing Genes Chromosomal and Genetic
Abnormalities in Cancer
The Future of Cancer Genetics
Cancer-Risk Assessment and Counseling Components of Cancer-Risk Assessment
A Case Example Diagnosing
Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
Familial Cancer-Risk Counseling
Genetic Susceptibility Testing
Ethics, Genetics, and Nursing Practice
The Relevance of Ethics
Approaches to Ethics Overview of Ethical Issues
Commonly Confronted in Genetics
Ethical Considerations in Genetic Testing
Genetic Services and Gene Therapy
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Genetics in Clinical Practice: New Directions for Nursing and Health Care

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