Foundations of Perinatal Genetic Counseling (Genetic Counseling in Practice) - Softcover

Mathiesen, Amber; Roy, Kali

 
9780190681098: Foundations of Perinatal Genetic Counseling (Genetic Counseling in Practice)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0190681098 ISBN 13: 9780190681098
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2018

Synopsis

An essential new text for genetic counseling's most sought-after skills

Foundations of Perinatal Genetic Counseling is a practical introduction to the concepts and skills in genetic counseling with clients before and during pregnancy. Authored by genetic counselors at the forefront of contemporary perinatal practice, this all-in-one reference provides an accessible yet comprehensive overview of:

· the basics of pregnancy, including assisted reproductive technologies and high-risk pregnancy management
· preimplantation and prenatal genetic screening and diagnosis
· the structure and goals of a genetic counseling appointment
· common clinical scenarios and best-practice approaches

Distilling the most pertinent information for new learners and practicing counselors, Foundations of Perinatal Genetic Counseling is an essential companion for both classroom and clinic. Perinatal genetic counselors will find themselves returning to this unique resource long after their training has come to an end.

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About the Author

Amber Mathiesen, MS, LCGC, is a licensed and board-certified genetic counselor in prenatal genetics at University of Utah Health, co-director of the perinatal genetics course at the University of Utah's Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling, and a prenatal rotation supervisor. She also acts as a research committee member and mentor for various genetic counseling students.

Kali Roy, MS, LCGC, is a perinatal genetic counselor at University of Utah Health and co-director of the perinatal genetics course at the University of Utah's Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling. She graduated from the University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling and completed a Master's of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics at the University of Connecticut.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0190681098
ISBN 13 
9780190681098
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
288