Essentials of medical genetics for nursing and health professionals : an interprofessional approach /
Gunder McClary, Laura M.,
Essentials of medical genetics for nursing and health professionals : an interprofessional approach / Laura M. Gunder McClary, DHSc, MHE, PA-C, Professor, Physician Assistant Department, Medical College of Georgia School of Allied Health Sciences, Augusta, Georgia, Professor, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. - xxvii, 345 pages : color illustrations ;
"Essentials of Medical Genetics for Nursing and Other Health Professionals is a concise introduction to genetics clinically applicable to nursing students as well as students in other healthcare professions. The text employs an accelerated approach to understanding the fundamentals of genetics, even those with limited knowledge on the topic will find this a beneficial resource. The content is aligned to the ANA's Essential Genetic and Genomic Competencies and begins with a review of DNE, RNA, protein synthesis, chromosomes, and inheritance patterns. In addition, it takes a clinical focus on specific diseases and groups of disease processes. Each disease chapter focuses on the molecular basis of the disease, the signs and symptoms of the disease, surveillance recommendations, treatment options for the disease, and other disorders. Coverage of diagnostic techniques, embryology and teratogens, diagnostic techniques for genetic testing, prenatal screening, genetics counseling and the ethical, legal, and social issues that surround human genetics and genomics is also included"--
9781284154245 (paperback)
Genetics, Medical
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
616.042 / GUN-E
Essentials of medical genetics for nursing and health professionals : an interprofessional approach / Laura M. Gunder McClary, DHSc, MHE, PA-C, Professor, Physician Assistant Department, Medical College of Georgia School of Allied Health Sciences, Augusta, Georgia, Professor, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. - xxvii, 345 pages : color illustrations ;
"Essentials of Medical Genetics for Nursing and Other Health Professionals is a concise introduction to genetics clinically applicable to nursing students as well as students in other healthcare professions. The text employs an accelerated approach to understanding the fundamentals of genetics, even those with limited knowledge on the topic will find this a beneficial resource. The content is aligned to the ANA's Essential Genetic and Genomic Competencies and begins with a review of DNE, RNA, protein synthesis, chromosomes, and inheritance patterns. In addition, it takes a clinical focus on specific diseases and groups of disease processes. Each disease chapter focuses on the molecular basis of the disease, the signs and symptoms of the disease, surveillance recommendations, treatment options for the disease, and other disorders. Coverage of diagnostic techniques, embryology and teratogens, diagnostic techniques for genetic testing, prenatal screening, genetics counseling and the ethical, legal, and social issues that surround human genetics and genomics is also included"--
9781284154245 (paperback)
Genetics, Medical
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
616.042 / GUN-E