A Guide to Genetic Counseling
Wendy R. Uhlmann, MS, CGC is a genetic counselor/clinic coordinator at the University of Michigan's Medical Genetics Clinic. She is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Human Genetics and a member of the genetic counseling training program's executive faculty.
Jane L. Schuette, MS, CGC has been a genetic counselor for 26 years and is currently a genetic counselor and clinic coordinator at the University of Michigan Health System's Division of Pediatric Genetics.
Beverly M. Yashar, MS, PhD, CGC is the program director for the genetic counseling graduate training program at the University of Michigan's Department of Human Genetics.
A Guide to Genetic Counseling, first published in 1998, quickly became a best-selling and widely recognized text, used nationally and internationally in genetic counseling training programs. Its eagerly awaited Second Edition provides a thoroughly revised and comprehensive overview of genetic counseling, focusing on the components, theoretical framework, and unique approach to patient care that serve as the foundation of this profession. In addition to addressing global professional issues, the book defines the core competencies and covers the genetic counseling process from case inception to completion, with an emphasis on describing fundamental principles and practices.
The chapters are written by experts in the field of genetic counseling and are organized to aid academic instruction and skill development. They provide the most recent information on:
- The history and practice of genetic counseling
- Family history
- Interviewing
- Case preparation and management
- Psychosocial counseling
- Patient education
- Risk communication and decision-making
- Medical genetics evaluation
- Understanding genetic testing
- Medical documentation
- Multicultural counseling
- Ethical and legal issues
- Student supervision
- Genetic counseling research
- Professional development
- Genetics education and outreach
- Evolving roles and expanding opportunities
- Case examples
All medical and human genetics and genetic counseling training programs should include A Guide to Genetic Counseling, Second Edition on their syllabi. It is a must-have resource for both students and healthcare professionals who work with patients who have or are at risk of genetic conditions.
Author: Jane L. Schuette, Beverly M. Yashar and Wendy R. Uhlmann
Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Genetic-Counseling-Second/dp/0470179651/
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