Genetic counseling practice: advanced concepts and skills

Advanced Genetic Counseling Practice addresses the growing recognition that the role of genetic counselors extends well beyond that of being an informationprovider. Well trained, experienced genetic counselors will benefit from chapters intended to further develop professionals ability to gather relevant information effectively; interpret information to patients; provide patients with appropriate resources; and go one step further : Strive to really understand patient situations; incorporate patient values into clinical practice; provide in-depth support; and deal with both manifest and latent factors affecting patient decision-making to truly facilitate informed, autonomous decisions. This book aims at enhancement of the quality and effectiveness of established genetic counseling by providing specific and detailed instruction for addressing psychosocial aspects of genetic counseling practice and professional developmentand training issues of genetic counselors.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-18355-7
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 428
• Fecha Publicación: 19/02/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés