Practical Genetic Counseling for the Laboratory
interpretation, and communication of clinical recommendations. Practical Genetic Counseling for the Laboratory is the first book to codify the theory and practice of laboratory genetic counseling in an accessible and comprehensive format. With contributions from laboratorians, geneticists, and genetic counselors from more than 30 institutions, it offers a
manual of standards and practices that will benefit students and counselors at any career stage. Topical coverage includes: - Interpretation of genetic tests, including those specific to biochemical genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and prenatal screening
- Practical guidelines for test utilization, test development, and laboratory case management
- Elements for education and training in the laboratory
- Counseling skills, including the consideration of ethical dilemmas, nonclinical considerations, including sales and
publishing For students in this important sector of the industry or for counselors already working in it, Practical Genetic Counseling for the Laboratory offers readers a standardized approach to a dynamic subject matter that will help shape the field's future.
| Publisher Name | Oxford University Press USA |
|---|---|
| Author Name | Hagendorf, Col |
| Format | Audio |
| Bisac Subject Major | MED |
| Language | NG |
| Isbn 10 | 0190604921 |
| Isbn 13 | 9780190604929 |
| Target Age Group | min:NA, max:NA |
| Dimensions | 00.92" H x 00.06" L x 10.00" W |
| Page Count | 408 |
McKinsey L. Goodenberger, MS, CGC, is a Genetic Counselor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Brittany C. Thomas, MS, CGC, is a Genetic Counselor Supervisor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Teresa Kruisselbrink, MS, CGC, is a Genetic Counselor Supervisor at the Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine in Rochester, MN. Together the editors have more than 40 years' experience in genetic counseling.
