Description:The first advanced-level genetics counseling skills resourceAs genetic medicine and testing continue to expand, so the role of the genetic counselor is transforming and evolving. "Genetic Counseling Practice: Advanced Concepts and Skills" is the first text to address ways that genetic counselors can deepen their skills to meet expanding practice demands. This timely resource not only helps readers further develop their abilities to gather relevant data and interpret it for patients, it also aids them in surpassing their usual role by truly understanding patient situations, incorporating patient values into clinical practice, providing in-depth support, and facilitating thoroughly informed, autonomous decisions.Edited by an expert cross-disciplinary team consisting of a genetic counseling program director, a licensed psychologist, and a nurse/bioethicist/family social scientist, this authoritative reference provides specific and detailed instruction in addressing psychosocial aspects of genetic counseling practice and professional development and training issues of genetic counselors.Provides a "process" view of genetic counselor service provision; i.e., skills that promote desired genetic counseling outcomes are emphasized (such as relationship skills, patient characteristics, client behaviors, and extra-clinical skills)Includes experiential activities in every chapter to help readers apply concepts and skillsDraws on the experience of widely recognized experts in genetic counseling theory, practice, and research, who serve as chapter authorsFeatures numerous specific, real-life examples from clinical practice"Genetic Counseling Practice" addresses issues relevant to practicing genetic counselors as well as students of genetic counseling programs. In addition, oncology nurses, social workers, and psychologists working with genetic counseling patients and families; medical geneticists and physicians training in the field; and physician assistants will also benefit from this resource.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Genetic Counseling Practice: Advanced Concepts and Skills. To get started finding Genetic Counseling Practice: Advanced Concepts and Skills, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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Genetic Counseling Practice: Advanced Concepts and Skills
Description: The first advanced-level genetics counseling skills resourceAs genetic medicine and testing continue to expand, so the role of the genetic counselor is transforming and evolving. "Genetic Counseling Practice: Advanced Concepts and Skills" is the first text to address ways that genetic counselors can deepen their skills to meet expanding practice demands. This timely resource not only helps readers further develop their abilities to gather relevant data and interpret it for patients, it also aids them in surpassing their usual role by truly understanding patient situations, incorporating patient values into clinical practice, providing in-depth support, and facilitating thoroughly informed, autonomous decisions.Edited by an expert cross-disciplinary team consisting of a genetic counseling program director, a licensed psychologist, and a nurse/bioethicist/family social scientist, this authoritative reference provides specific and detailed instruction in addressing psychosocial aspects of genetic counseling practice and professional development and training issues of genetic counselors.Provides a "process" view of genetic counselor service provision; i.e., skills that promote desired genetic counseling outcomes are emphasized (such as relationship skills, patient characteristics, client behaviors, and extra-clinical skills)Includes experiential activities in every chapter to help readers apply concepts and skillsDraws on the experience of widely recognized experts in genetic counseling theory, practice, and research, who serve as chapter authorsFeatures numerous specific, real-life examples from clinical practice"Genetic Counseling Practice" addresses issues relevant to practicing genetic counselors as well as students of genetic counseling programs. In addition, oncology nurses, social workers, and psychologists working with genetic counseling patients and families; medical geneticists and physicians training in the field; and physician assistants will also benefit from this resource.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Genetic Counseling Practice: Advanced Concepts and Skills. To get started finding Genetic Counseling Practice: Advanced Concepts and Skills, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.