Essentials of Medical Genetics For Nursing And Health Professionals

Description

Essentials of Medical Genetics for Nursing and Other Health Professionals: An Interprofessional Approach 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 DNA, 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

Key Features

• Aligned to the ANA’s Essentials of Genetic and Genomic Competencies
• Diagnostic techniques for genetic testing
• Tables and figures which reinforce comprehension
• Interprofessional contributor list across several health specialties

Table of Contents

1. Chapter  1  Introduction
2. Chapter  2  Diagnostic Techniques in Medical Genetics
3. Chapter  3  Prenatal Genetics
4. Chapter  4  Development and Teratogenesis
5. Chapter  5  Genetic Counseling
6. Chapter  6  Neurodegenerative Diseases
7. Chapter  7  Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
8. Chapter  8  Colorectal Cancer
9. Chapter  9  Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
10. Chapter  10  Hemophilia
11. Chapter  11  Sickle Cell Disease
12. Chapter  12  Hemochromatosis
13. Chapter  13  Cystic Fibrosis
14. Chapter  14  Osteogenesis Imperfecta
15. Chapter  15  Muscular Dystrophies
16. Chapter  16  Familial Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
17. Chapter  17  Familial Hypercholsterolemia
18. Chapter  18  Hereditary Cardiomyopathies
19. Chapter  19  Marfan Syndrome
20. Chapter  20  Polycystic Kidney Disease
21. Chapter  21  Rheumatologic Disorders
22. Chapter  22  Neurofibromatosis
23. Chapter  23  Familial Malignant Melanoma
24. Chapter  24  Behavioral Medicine
25. Chapter  25  Pharmacogenomics
26. Chapter  26  Gene Therapy
27. Chapter  27  Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues

Author Biography

Laura M. Gunder McClary, DHSc, MHE, PA-C – Professor, Doctor of Medical Science Program, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, Utah, Founder, Guardian Health Partners, LLC
Laura Gunder McClary, DHSc, MHE, PA-C serves as a Director of Research and Faculty Development in the Physician Assistant Department at Georgia Health Sciences University (formerly the Medical College of Georgia). She is a three time graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, having matriculated through the Clinical Laboratory Science program, the Physician Assistant program and the Master of Health Education program. Her entrance into healthcare began in the clinical laboratory profession in 1989 and besides her clinical experiences as a laboratorian and clinician, she has also worked as a patient educator, a medical writer, course developer and a consultant. Dr. Gunder McClary received her Doctor of Health Science degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She serves on faculty at August University in Augusta, Georgia She is the founder of Guardian Health Partners, LLC which provides medical education consulting services and primary care services through medical house calls.