Practical genetics and primary care
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Practical genetics and primary care
（Oxford medical publications）（Oxford general practice series, no. 45）
Oxford University Press, c1999
- pbk : alk. paper
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
There are many books about genetics, but none have addressed the specific primary care aspects of genetics. This book addresses these and covers all the issues relevant to primary care. There is a user- friendly description of molecular biology terms and techniques which many GPs have no experience of, but which is increasingly relevant in the consulting room. Other aspects particularly relevant to primary care are covered, such as the skills needed by primary care workers to undertake genetic consultations together with discussions of models of care that will be helpful. The book covers in detail topics such as genetic mechanisms, ethics and the genetic tests available.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- SECTION ONE: BASIC GENETICS
- The cellular and molecular basis of inheritance
- Patterns of inheritance
- Laboratory techniques used in clinical genetics
- SECTION TWO: CLINICAL GENETICS
- Counselling techniques
- Chromosomal abnormalities or cytogenetics
- Single gene disorders
- Multifactorial conditions
- Cancer genetics
- Pre-natal diagnosis
- Dysmorphic children
- SECTION THREE: PRIMARY CARE PERSPECTIVES OF GENETICS
- Screening methods
- Referral and primary/secondary interface
- Ethical issues
- The patient perspective
- Appendix
- Glossary of genetic terms
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