Genetic Counseling Practice Advanced Concepts and Skills

Name: Genetic Counseling Practice Advanced Concepts and Skills
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ISBN: 9780470183557

ISBN-10: 0470183551

ISBN-13: 9780470183557

Edition: 2010

Authors: Bonnie S. LeRoy, Patricia M. Veach, Dianne M. Bartels

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Advanced Genetic Counseling Practice reflects the growing recognition that the role of genetic counselors extends well beyond that of an information provider. Well trained, experienced genetic counselors will benefit from chapters intended to further develop professionals' ability to gather relevant information effectively; interpret information for patients; provide patients with appropriate resources; then go one step further. The authors encourage counselors to understand patient situations, incorporate patient values into clinical practice, provide in-depth support, and deal with both manifest and latent factors affecting patient decision-making to truly facilitate informed, autonomous…

Book details

List price: $213.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/15/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.10" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 1.584
Language: English



Contributors


preface



Introduction




Genetic Counseling Dynamics



Complicated Shadows: A Critique of Autonomy in Genetic Counseling




Actively Engaging with Patients in Decision Making




Risk Communication: A Complex Process




Grieving: An Inevitable Journey




Facing Patient Anger




Resistance And Adherence: Understanding the Patient's Perspective




Countertransference: Making The Unconscious Conscious




Client Cultural and Individual Characteristics



Honoring Diversity: Cultural Competence in Genetic Counseling




Genetic Counseling Strategies for Working with Families




Developmentally Based Approaches for Counseling Children and Adolescents




Genetic Counseling for Women with Intellectual Disabilities




Genetic Counselor Development



Genetic Counselors: Caring Mindfully for Ourselves




Professional Development: Reflective Genetic Counseling Practice




Mobilizing Genetic Counselor Leadership Skills



Index