Essentials of Clinical Genetics in Nursing Practice

Name: Essentials of Clinical Genetics in Nursing Practice
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ISBN: 9780826102225

ISBN-10: 0826102220

ISBN-13: 9780826102225

Edition: 2006

Authors: Felissa R. Lashley, John B. Miner

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It is no longer possible to practice as a nurse or be a nursing student without encountering some basic genetics. Genetic factors can cause disease or affect an individual's susceptibility and resistance to disease and even to treatment. To provide the best nursing care it is therefore essential that practitioners and students have a basic knowledge of the science of genetics and how it affects the major areas of nursing expertise. Felissa Lashley has created this guide specifically for nurses, both those who did not have the benefit of a genetic education and students currently encountering genetics in their learning. In a quick, succinct introduction, it covers the basics of the science,…

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List price: $30.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 7.10" wide x 9.94" long x 0.68" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English



Preface



The Basics



Genomics in Health Care



Basic and Molecular Concepts in Biology



Human Diversity and Variation: We Are Not All Genetically Identical



Types of Genetic Disorders, Influences on Chromosome and Gene Action and Inheritance Modes



Prevention, Genetic Testing, and Treatment of Genetic Disease



The Integration of Genetics Into Nursing Courses and Curricula



The Application of Genomics to Pharmacology



Assessing Patients With a Genetic "Eye": Histories, Pedigrees, and Physical Assessment



Maternal-Child Nursing: Obstetrics



Maternal-Child Nursing: Pediatrics



Adult Health and Illness and Medical-Surgical Nursing



Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing



Community and Public Health Nursing and Genomics



Trends, Social Policies, and Ethical Issues in Genomics


References


Further Reading



Useful Genetic Web Sites for Professional Information



Organizations and Groups With Web Sites That Provide Information, Products, and Services for Genetic Conditions


Glossary


Index