Synopsis
Fully updated since the first edition (1991) this book provides a simple introduction to risk calculation for genetics counselling, describing in detail how risks can easily be estimated or calculated for most counselling situations using nothing more complex than a knowledge of the simple laws of probability and a pocket calculator.
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Review
'The substance of the book is excellent ... much of the book is of bench mark quality and this is certainly the status of the glossary which is to be recommended thoroughly ... this is a text which will have a prominent position on the bookshelf of all clinicians who are faced by problems with a recognised genetic basis.' C.F. John Grindle, Neuromuscular Disorders, Vol. 1, No. 4, 1991
'I would recommend this book to any clinicians involved in aspects of genetic counselling' D.J.H. Brock, Human Genetics Unit, University of Edinburgh, Genetical Research, Volume 58, 1991
'The book will be of benefit to everyone involved in the provision and delivery of genetic counselling services.'P. Eberle, Theoretical and Applied Genetics
'more than fulfils its aim to be a "user friendly introduction to risk calculation ... It is clear in style, with worked examples.'BMJ, Volume 307, 1993
Synopsis
Desribes in detail how risks can be estimated or calculated for most situations. Particular attention is paid to the segregation of balanced chromosome arrangements and risk calculation in single gene inheritance. The text includes a number of worked examples.
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