A Guide to Genetic Counseling

by Diane L. Baker (editor), Jane L. Schuette (Editor), Wendy R. Uhlmann (Editor)

Over the past decade, science has made historic progress in identifying the genetic origins of human development and functioning. From Down syndrome to sickle cell anemia, hereditary cancers to neurologic conditions, genetic tests now exist for dozens of human conditions. Research on the human genome continues apace, and the already considerable demand for genetic counseling services can only intensify as new genetic tests become available. The first book devoted exclusively to the principles and practice of genetic counseling, A Guide to Genetic Counseling prepares genetic counselors and health care providers to meet that demand.

Reflecting the experiences and expertise of more than a dozen genetic counseling, medical, and legal professionals, this book defines the theory, goals, and core competencies associated with the practice of genetic counseling. Combining clear step-by-step guidelines with many fascinating and instructive case studies, it tutors readers in the gamut of skills, procedures, and ethical, legal, and psychosocial considerations integral to the genetic counseling process,
* Obtaining family histories and interviewing clients
* Performing medical genetic evaluations
* Patient education and psychosocial counseling
* Developing multicultural skills
* Case preparation and management
* Medical documentation
* Ethical and legal conduct
* Making the most of computer-based resources
* Professional development.


A Guide to Genetic Counseling belongs on the syllabi of all medical and human genetics and genetics counseling certification programs. It is an indispensable working resource for professional genetic counselors and all health care providers charged with educating patients in genetic diseases.

Genres: Genetics, Nonfiction

433 pages, Paperback

First published November 5, 1998

Reviews

[Emma Hawkins · Rating 2 out of 5]

Outdated and boring but prob helped me pass my test 👍 2 stars

[Chloe · Rating 1 out of 5]

Gotta keep up my goodreads goal even after taking 4 months off to study

[kaitlyn]

Don’t mind me adding this to my read section on Goodreads … Ive been reading this while studying for boards and it’s taking away from my personal fun reading time. Making it count for my goodreads challenge 🙂

[Eden Brush · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like to think this helped me pass the boards exam though I would've preferred to be reading something else

[Maggie Erpelding]

Laughing at the number of people who have read and reviewed this for boards prep

[Erin W · Rating 5 out of 5]

The circus is empty and all the clowns are here

[Tessa Holtkamp · Rating 3 out of 5]

read to prep for boards lol let's hope it helps. parts feel very outdated but also i significantly underestimated how helpful this could have been in my first rotation specifically for case prep, patient letters, writing notes, and even supervisors

[Lydia Pack · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m going to be sad if this doesn’t help me for boards.

[Hannah Munce · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very dry, some outdated approaches and terminology. Hopefully reading front to back will help with studying for boards.