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1	Chromosome Abnormalities & Genetic Counseling more books like this by R J M Gardner, G R Sutherland add to wishlist There have been many advances in clinical cytogenetics since the first edition of this book appeared in 1989. The authors have written more expansively on segregation and risks in reciprocal translocations, X-autosome translocations, inversions, insertions, and prenatal diagnosis. The deletion syndromes have become more numerous, and more ... see all copies from $4.94! new only from $70.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Blood Matters: From Inherited Illness to Designer Babies, How the World and I Found Ourselves in the Future of the Gene more books like this by Masha Gessen add to wishlist Genetic testing revealed that Gessen had a mutation that predisposed her to ovarian and breast cancer. As she wrestled with what to do with such knowledge, Gessen explored the landscape of this brave new world, speaking with others like her and with medical experts. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Choosing Children: Genes, Disability, and Design more books like this by Jonathan Glover add to wishlist Progress in genetic and reproductive technology now offers us the possibility of choosing what kinds of children we do and don't have. Should we welcome this power, or should we fear its implications? There is no ethical question more urgent than this: we may be at a turning-point in the history of humanity. The renowned moral philosopher and best ... see all copies from $5.97! new only from $11.62! \| SVS
4	Facilitating the Genetic Counseling Process: A Practice Manual more books like this by Bonnie Leroy, Patricia M Veach, Dianne M Bartels add to wishlist Every parent hopes for a healthy, "normal" baby, but not all babies fall into that category. On a daily basis, genetic counselors help clients, at whatever stage of intended or actual pregnancy, navigate both the purely clincial manifestations of a complicated birth and the short and long term emotional impact. This manual helps students learn how ... see all copies from $45.21! new only from $45.21! \| SVS
5	Congenital Malformations: Evidence-Based Evaluation and Management more books like this by Praveen Kumar (Editor), Barbara K Burton (Editor) add to wishlist "Congenital Malformations" presents a concise, current summary of evidence-based management of malformations that will optimize utilization of limited diagnostic resources. This practical resource is organized by organ system/region so you don't need to guess at what syndrome may be the cause of the malformation, making it a valuable diagnostic ... see all copies from $49.02! new only from $75.95! \| first editions
6	Babies by Design: The Ethics of Genetic Choice more books like this by Ronald M Green add to wishlist We stand on the brink of unprecedented growth in our ability to understand and change the human genome. New reproductive technologies now enable parents to select some genetic traits for their children, and soon it will be possible to begin to shape ourselves as a species. Despite the loud cries of alarm that such a prospect inspires, Ronald Green ... see all copies from $9.16! new only from $11.50! \| first editions \| SVS
7	A Guide to Genetic Counseling more books like this by Diane L Baker (Editor), Jane L Schuette (Editor), Wendy R Uhlmann (Editor) add to wishlist The increase in genetic testing and screening witnessed in the past decade shows no signs of slowing as spectacular advances in human genetics research continues to be made. It is clear that patient education on genetic disorders will be provided not only by genetic counselors, but by a variety of health care providers, including physicians, ... see all copies from $53.44! new only from $81.96!
8	Introduction to Risk Calculation in Genetic Counseling more books like this by Ian D Young add to wishlist Genetic counselling is widely accepted as an integral part of the management of every patient with an inherited disorder, and the rapid developments in human and medical genetics have reinforced the importance of competency in risk calculation. Fully updated since the first edition (1991) this book provides a simple introduction for risk ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $9.98! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Lessons Learned: Risk Management Issues in Genetic Counseling more books like this by Susan Schmerler add to wishlist No one wants to be sued. A lawsuit is an assault on one's self-image, reputation, and livelihood. It is physically, mentally, and financially draining. Professionals get sued because an individual believes she has been harmed or thinks there is enough evidence to convince a jury that she has been harmed. An accusation of harm can be expressed in ... see all copies from $22.83! new only from $22.93! \| first editions \| SVS
10	All God's Mistakes: Genetic Counseling in a Pediatric Hospital more books like this by Charles L Bosk add to wishlist In one case after another, Charles L. Bosk reveals the process by which parents, physicians and other health professionals come to guide decisions about pregnancies. A story of both extraordinary drama and ordinary routine, this is a pioneering case study of authority and control in a pediatric hospital, showing how genetic counselors work with ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.48! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Familial Cancer Management more books like this by John J Mulvhill, Walter Weber (Editor), Dr. John J Mulvihill, M.D. (Editor) add to wishlist Familial Cancer Management addresses familial cancer patterns, a rapidly expanding field of investigation resulting from recent significant advances in molecular genetics. It encompasses etiological and pathological aspects of familial cancer clustering, the description of frequent and important family syndromes, diagnostic procedures, and ... see all copies from $29.95! new only from $43.21! \| first editions
12 view cover	Genetic Counselling: Practice and Principles more books like this by Clarke Angus, Angus Clarke (Editor) add to wishlist Genetic counselling should be viewed from many perspectives. To understand the ethical issues raised by genetic counselling, it is necessary for the practitioner, the detached observer and the student to be aware of these different perspectives. This book includes contributions from health professionals engaged in genetic counselling, and from ... see all copies from $13.11! new only from $37.42! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Preventing Intellectual Disability: Ethical and Clinical Issues more books like this by Pekka Louhiala add to wishlist This is the first book that covers comprehensively the difficult ethical issues involved in prevention of intellectual disability (learning disability, mental retardation). These issues are discussed both practically and theoretically in the light of four case examples drawn from real life. The cases demonstrate various issues raised by the ... see all copies from $4.45! new only from $4.45! \| first editions
14 view cover	Atlas of Genetic Diagnosis and Counseling more books like this by Harold Chen add to wishlist Atlas of Genetic Diagnosis and Counseling reflects the authors 38 year experience in clinical genetics practice incorporating clinical photographs of pateints to illustrate selected genetic disorders and congenital malformations. A detailed outline of each disorder is provided describing the genetic/basic defects, clinical features, diagnostic ... see all copies from $118.68! new only from $118.68! \| first editions
15 view cover	Practical Genetic Counseling more books like this by Peter S Harper add to wishlist A concise account of the theory and practice of genetic counselling for clincians in both hospitals and family practices. The counselling of those at risk from inherited disorders forms an integral part of medicine, and huge advances are continually being made in this area of practice. This edition provides clinicians with an up-to-date guide ... see all copies from $11.99! new only from $40.00! \| first editions
16 view cover	Prescribing Our Future: Ethical Challenges in Genetic Counseling more books like this by Dr. Arthur Caplan (Editor), Bonnie Leroy (Editor), Dianne M Bartels add to wishlist see all copies from $3.50! new only from $22.95!
17 view cover	Anticipating and Assessing Health Care Technology, Volume 5 more books like this by H David Banta, Scenario Commission on Future Health Car, Commission On Future Health Care Scenario Commission on Future Health Care Technology add to wishlist see all copies from $84.38! new only from $111.02! \| SVS
18 view cover	Genetic Counselling: A Psychological Approach more books like this by Christine Evans, Peter Harper, RGN (Foreword by) add to wishlist The role of a genetic counsellor is to mediate between the rapid advances in molecular medicine and an individual's ability to understand and manage the risks of their inheritance. Counsellors therefore need to be fully in command of the psychological impact of their communications. Written by a psychiatrist who later became a psychotherapist, ... see all copies from $48.00! new only from $48.00! \| first editions
19 view cover	The Effects of Drugs on the Fetus and Nursing Infant more books like this by J M Friedman, M.D., Ph.D., Janine E Polifka add to wishlist This guide to the teratogenic risks of the 250 most commonly used drugs provides information on transplacental carcinogenesis, embryonic or foetal death, and foetal and perinatal pharmacologic effects of drugs. It also discusses the effects on the nursing infant of maternal use of such drugs during lactation. Risk ratings are provided for each ... see all copies from $2.27! new only from $62.00! \| first editions
20	Genetic Counseling: Psychological Dimensions more books like this by Seymour Kessler (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $24.98! new only from $63.00! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Multiple pregnancy and delivery more books like this by Gall add to wishlist This text covers all aspects of multiple pregnancy and delivery, beginning with the twinning process and genetic counselling. It covers surveillance of maternal and fetal well-being during gestation, maternal complications, and problems affecting fetal outcome. Anesthesia and postpartum management are covered as well as complications following ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $59.00!
22	Towards a healthy baby congenital disorders and the new genetics in primary care more books like this by Modell, Modell 1937- add to wishlist Doctors, midwives, and health visitors in primary care spend a considerable proportion of their time discussing issues associated with reproduction with their patients. The importance of this aspect of care is growing as advances, for example in DNA technology and ultrasound scanning, increase the amount of information that can be given to ... see all copies from $2.14! new only from $82.00! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Prenatal Diagnosis and Reproductive Genetics more books like this by Kuller, Chescheir, Cefalo add to wishlist An innovative text in question/answer format, this text includes medical and surgical fetal treatment, preimplantation embryo analysis, preimplantation genetics, stem cell transplantation, fetal cells in maternal circulation, embryology and teratology. see all copies from $25.32! new only from $37.95!
24 view cover	Prenatal Testing: A Sociological Perspective with a New Afterword more books like this by Aliza Meredith Kolker, B Meredith Burke add to wishlist Prenatal testing for genetic abnormalities has transformed pregnancy and motherhood. Using sociological research, this book analyses the social-psychological and ethical implications of invasive prenatal testing, particularly CVS and amniocentesis. Among the issues covered are: changes in the genetic counselling profession and in client ... see all copies from $3.19! new only from $3.19! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Cancer-Related Genetic Testing and Counseling: Workshop Proceedings more books like this by Institute of Medicine of the National Academies add to wishlist These proceedings of the March 2007 meeting of the National Cancer Policy Forum of the Institute of Medicine includes papers developed in workshops in response to a decade of genetic testing for certain cancers and recent legislation against genetic discrimination passed by the US Congress. Along with a helpful introduction are several prepared ... see all copies from $31.40! new only from $35.23!

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