of Clinical Genetics

by Helen M. Kingston

Genetics is now a part of everyday medicine, and the demand for genetic investigation and counselling is increasing. It is vital that all doctors are informed about the subject anf it's possibilities, but many are put off by the complex concepts involvedWith the help of many high quality illustrations, the of Clinical Gentics explains in simple terms genetic mechanisms and analysis, and gives all of the clinical information necessary for doctors and other health professionals to advise patients on genetic disorders. It also discusses the implications of these diseases for relatives and the ethical human dilemmas involved. Topics estimation of risk, and detection of carriersChromosomal disordersGenetics of common disorders Genitics of cancerDysmorphology and teretogenesisGene structure and functionDNA analysisThis second edition has been fully updated and has further chapters dealing with new aspects of inheritance and new

84 pages, Paperback

First published June 28, 1989

Reviews

[Chad Campbell]

Decent general primer on clinical genetics.