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Applied genetics in healthcare : a handbook for specialist practitioners /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Skirton, Heather
Other Authors: Patch, Christine, Williams, Janet K.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Taylor & Francis Group, [2005]
Subjects:
Medical genetics > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Human genetics > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Genetics, Medical.
Genetic Counseling.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to genetic healthcare
  • Foundations in genetic science
  • Working practically in genetic healthcare
  • Working professionally in genetic healthcare
  • Working to support families
  • Working as an educator for families and professionals
  • Working as a researcher
  • Autosomal dominant inheritance
  • Autosomal recessive inheritance
  • X-linked inheritance
  • Familial cancer
  • Chromosomal and non-traditional patterns of inheritance
  • Multifactorial inheritance and common diseases
  • Appendix I : Use of genetics knowledge by advanced-level practitioners