{"product_id":"the-practical-guide-to-the-genetic-family-history-by-robin-l-bennett-9780470040720","title":"The Practical Guide to the Genetic Family History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHELPS YOU DEVELOP AND ASSESS PEDIGREES TO MAKE DIAGNOSES, EVALUATE RISK, AND COUNSEL PATIENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/em\u003e of \u003cem\u003eThe Practical Guide to the Genetic Family History\u003c\/em\u003e not only shows how to take a medical-family history and record a pedigree, but also explains why each bit of information gathered is important. It provides essential support in diagnosing conditions with a genetic component. Moreover, it aids in recommending genetic testing, referring patients for genetic counselling, determining patterns of inheritance, calculating risk of disease, making decisions for medical management and surveillance, and informing and educating patients. Based on the author's twenty-five years as a genetic counsellor, the book also helps readers deal with the psychological, social, cultural, and ethical problems that arise in gathering a medical-family history and sharing findings with patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a new Foreword by Arno Motulsky, widely recognised as the founder of medical genetics, and completely updated to reflect the most recent findings in genetic medicine, this \u003cem\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/em\u003e presents the latest information and methods for preparing and assessing a pedigree, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eValue and utility of a thorough medical-family history\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirected questions to ask when developing a medical-family history for specific disease conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse of pedigrees to identify individuals with an increased susceptibility to cancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerification of family medical information\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpecial considerations when adoptions or gamete donors are involved\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEthical issues that may arise in recording a pedigree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, clinical examples based on hypothetical families illustrate key concepts, helping readers understand how real issues present themselves and how they can be resolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will enable all healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, medical social workers, and physician assistants, as well as genetic counsellors, to take full advantage of the pedigree as a primary tool for making a genetic risk assessment and providing counselling for patients and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461607669996,"sku":"9780470040720","price":155.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780470040720-the-practical-guide-to-the-genetic-family-history.jpg?v=1774973233","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-practical-guide-to-the-genetic-family-history-by-robin-l-bennett-9780470040720","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}