A Guide to Genetic Counseling, first published in 1998, has been used nationally and internationally in genetic counseling training programs. The first book devoted exclusively to the principles and practice of genetic counseling, and also written by genetic counselors for genetic counselors, it quickly becamethe best-selling and most widely recognized text and reference book in the field. A Guide to Genetic Counseling provides a comprehensive overview of genetic counseling, focusing on the components, theoretical framework, goals and unique approach to patient care that are the basis of this profession. The book defines the core competencies and covers the genetic counseling process from case initiation to completion in addition to addressing global professional issues, with emphasis is on describing the fundamental principles and practices that are broadly applicable to all areas of clinical genetic counseling.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-17965-9
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 644
- Fecha Publicación: 14/08/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés