Main description:

The second edition of Lashley's Essentials of Clinical Genetics in Nursing Practice provides a comprehensive update to this classic text on genetics for students and nurses, with new information on the science, technology, and clinical application of genomics.

The book has a practical, clinically-oriented approach, and is in line with educational core competencies, as defined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. At the center of genetic testing is the ability to provide individualized patient care, based on personal genetics and dispositions. This includes tests for specific diseases; the text presents material in a lifespan approach, which is most similar to the way it will be utilized in the practice setting.

Contents:

Preface
Section I: The Basics
Chapter 1: Genomics in Health Care
Chapter 2: Basic and Molecular Concepts in Biology
Chapter 3: Human Diversity and Variation: We Are Not All Genetically Identical
Chapter 4: Types of Genetic Disorders, Influences on Chromosome and Gene Action and Inheritance Modes
Chapter 5: Epigenetics
Chapter 6: Prevention, Genetic Testing and Treatment of Genetic Disease
Section II: Genetics in Nursing Practice Settings
Chapter 7: Application of Genomics to Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics
Chapter 8: Assessing Patients With a Genetics "Eye": Histories, Pedigrees, and Physical Assessment
Chapter 9: Maternal-Child Nursing:Obstetrics
Chapter 10: Maternal-Child Nursing: Pediatrics
Chapter 11: Adult Health and Illness and Medical-Surgical Nursing