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List of Contributors.<br /> <p>Preface.<br /> </p> <p>Introduction.<br /> </p> <p>1. The scientific and clinical discoveries which are used to provide current patient care (Peter Farndon).<br /> <br /> 2. The Family History (Jo Haydon).<br /> <br /> 3. Basic Biology (Tessa Webb and Jo Haydon).<br /> <br /> 4. Laboratory Techniques (Eileen Roberts and Sarah Warburton).<br /> <br /> 5. Risk Perception and Options Available (Jo Haydon).<br /> <br /> 6. Chromosome Disorders (Jo Haydon).<br /> <br /> 7. Autosomal Dominant Disorders - 50% Risk to Offspring (Jo Haydon).<br /> <br /> 8. Autosomal Recessive Disorders - Unaffected Parents with 25% Risk to Offspring (Jo Haydon).</p> <p>9. X-linked Recessive Disorders - Carrier Mothers, Affected Sons (Jo Haydon).<br /> <br /> 10. Multifactorial Inheritance - Interaction of genes and environment (Jo Haydon).<br /> <br /> 11. Mitochondrial Disorders - Inherited from mother by males and females (Jo Haydon).</p> <p>12. Cancer Genetics (Lucy Burgess).</p> <p>13. Ethnicity (Jo Haydon).</p> <p>14. Ethical Issues (Amanda Barry).</p> <p>15. Professional Development (Jo Haydon and Amanda Barry).<br /> <br /> 16. The Future (Peter Farndon).<br /> <br /> Glossary.<br /> <br /> Useful websites.<br /> <br /> Subject Index.</p>

"This useful and relatively brief volume clearly sets out to inform, guide and trouble-shoot genetic services in current UK health-care … .A must for all working in specialities where genetic issues are relevant." (<i>Journal of Community Nursing</i>, January 2009) <p>"Health care professionals and especially those studying for a career in genetics will find this book a welcome addition to available texts." (<i>Journal of Tropical Pediactrics</i>, December 2008)</p>

<b>Jo Haydon,</b> Genetic Associate, Birmingham Women’s Hospital, UK

Continuing advances in genetic science mean that healthcare professionals are increasingly required to apply genetics to their clinical practice in order to provide a high standard of patient care. <i>Genetics in Practice</i> aims to dispel some of the mystique surrounding the subject to enable healthcare professionals to recognise its relevance to their everyday clinical practice.  <p>A family-oriented approach is used throughout to demonstrate the potential impact of a genetic disorder on both the individual and his/her family and includes genetic conditions diagnosed throughout the lifespan, from pre-birth to adulthood.</p> <p>This comprehensive book includes:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Case scenarios – used throughout to demonstrate the application of theoretical principles to clinical practice</li> <li>Practical skills – recording a family history and an introduction to risk assessment</li> <li>Science – basic biology and laboratory techniques to underpin understanding of the use of genetic tests in present day practice</li> <li>Cancer – detailed account of this rapidly developing area of genetics</li> <li>Ethnicity – highlighting issues of importance for a multi-racial population</li> <li>Ethical and social aspects  – principles governing ethical, legal and social implications of having genetic information for both practitioners and the families  </li> <li>Points for reflection – suggested for each chapter to stimulate further thoughts</li> <li>Evidence-based – the book is referenced throughout with suggestions for further reading and useful websites</li> <li>Glossary – definitions of common genetic terms</li> </ul> <p><i>Genetics in Practice</i> is an invaluable genetics textbook for healthcare professionals and will be equally useful as a learning resource for genetic counsellors.  It is suitable for both students and qualified staff wishing to meet the challenge of incorporating this new and exciting field into clinical practice. </p>

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