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Genetics is increasingly important in health care provision, but its relevance on a day-to-day basis is often poorly understood. Genetics for Healthcare Professionals introduces the general principles of genetics and links these to real world examples, to allow nurses, midwives, genetic counselors and doctors to apply this knowledge in their routine clinical practice.The book takes an holistic family-oriented approach, from preconception to adulthood, and addresses the misconception that clinical genetics is only of relevance to those who are reproducing.Genetics for Healthcare Professionals is an essential textbook of genetics for nurses, midwives, genetic counselors and doctors. An ideal coursebook for students in the healthcare professions, it is also written for qualified staff seeking an update on current issues and how to apply them in practice.
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GENETICS for Healthcare Professionals A lifestage approach
GENETICS for Healthcare Professionals A lifestage approach
Heather Skirton Nurse Consultant in Clinical Genetics, Clinical Genetics Unit, Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust, Taunton, UK Lecturer, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK and Christine Patch Genetic Nurse Counsellor, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK
© BIOS Scientific Publishers Limited, 2002 First published 2002 This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2005. “To purchase your own copy of this or any of Taylor & Francis or Routledge’s collection of thousands of eBooks please go to www.eBookstore.tandf.co.uk.” All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without permission. A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. ISBN 0-203-42784-X Master e-book ISBN
ISBN 0-203-44152-4 (Adobe eReader Format) ISBN 1 85996 043 X (Print Edition