Comprehensive overview of genetic counseling

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/802501/a_guide_to_genetic) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "A Guide to Genetic Counseling, 2nd Edition" to their offering.

The first book devoted exclusively to the principles and practice of genetic counseling—now in a new edition

First published in 1998, A Guide to Genetic Counseling quickly became a bestselling and widely recognized text, used nationally and internationally in genetic counseling training programs. Now in its eagerly anticipated Second Edition, it provides a thoroughly revised and comprehensive overview of genetic counseling, focusing on the components, theoretical framework, and unique approach to patient care that are the basis of this profession. The book defines the core competencies and covers the genetic counseling process from case initiation to completion—in addition to addressing global professional issues—with an emphasis on describing fundamental principles and practices.

Chapters are written by leaders in the field of genetic counseling and are organized to facilitate academic instruction and skill attainment. They provide the most up-to-date coverage of:

The history and practice of genetic counseling

• Family history
• Interviewing Case preparation and management
• Psychosocial counseling
• Patient education
• Risk communication and decision-making
• Medical genetics evaluation
• Understanding genetic testing
• Medical documentation
• Multicultural counseling
• Ethical and legal issues
• Student supervision
• Genetic counseling research
• Professional development
• Genetics education and outreach
• Evolving roles and expanding opportunities

A Guide to Genetic Counseling, Second Edition belongs on the syllabi of all medical and human genetics and genetic counseling training programs. It is an indispensable reference for both students and healthcare professionals working with patients who have or are at risk for genetic conditions.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Practice of Genetic Counseling (Ann Platt Walker).
• The Ultimate Genetic Tool: The Family History (Jane L. Schuette and Robin L. Bennett).
• Interviewing: Beginning to See Each Other (Kathryn Spitzer Kim).
• Thinking It All Through: Case Preparation and Management (Wendy R. Uhlmann).
• Psychosocial Counseling (Luba Djurdjinovic).
• Patient Education (Ann C. M. Smith and Toni Pollin).
• Risk Communication and Decision Making (Bonnie Baty).
• The Medical Genetics Evaluation (Elizabeth M. Petty)
• Understanding Genetic Testing (W. Andrew Faucett and Patricia A. Ward).
• Medical Documentation (Debra Lochner Doyle).
• Multicultural Counseling (Gottfried Oosterwal).
• Ethical and Legal Issues (Susan Schmerler).
• Student Supervision: Strategies for Providing Direction, Guidance and Support (Patricia McCarthy Veach and Bonnie S. LeRoy).
• Genetic Counseling Research: Understanding the Basics (Beverly M. Yashar).
• Professional Development (Elizabeth Gettig and Karen Greendale).
• Genetics Education and Outreach (Debra Collins and Joseph McInerney).
• Evolving Roles, Expanding Opportunities (Elizabeth Balkite and Maureen Smith).
• Putting it All Together: Case Examples (Jane Schuette, Donna Blumenthal, Monica Marvin and Cheryl Shuman).