Introduction to Risk Calculation in Genetic Counseling

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Introduction to Risk Calculation in Genetic Counseling
By Ian D. Young


Publisher:  Oxford University Press, USA
Number Of Pages:  256
Publication Date:  2006-09-13
Sales Rank:  328435
ISBN / ASIN:  0195305272
EAN:  9780195305272
Binding:  Paperback
Manufacturer:  Oxford University Press, USA
Studio:  Oxford University Press, USA
Average Rating:  5
Total Reviews:  2



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Book Description:

The process of genetic counseling involves many key components, such as taking a family genetic history, making a diagnosis, and providing communication and support to the family. Among these core processes is the mathematical calculation of the actual risk of a possible genetic disorder. For most physicians and counselors, the mathematics and statistics involved can be major challenge which is not always helped by complex computer programs or lengthy papers full of elaborate formulae. In this clear, reader-friendly guide, Ian Young addresses this problem and demonstrates how risk can be estimated for inherited disorders using a basic knowledge of the laws of probability and their application to clinical problems. The text employs a wealth of clearly explained examples and key points in order to guide the reader to an accurate assessment of the risk of genetic disease. It primarily will appeal to genetic counselors, geneticists, and all those involved in providing medical genetic services. In this new edition, Dr. Young has pruned redundancies and extensively updated the concepts in each of the 10 chapters, and he has included more working examples, a popular feature of the book.





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Date: 2001-04-08  Rating: 5
Review:
The best!

Is difficult to find such a practical book in this area I THINK THAT THIS BOOK IS NOT ONLY THE BEST IF NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN FULFILL THE GENETICIST CALCULATION REQUIREMENTS! Congratulations to the author!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Date: 2000-03-26  Rating: 5
Review:
Excellent

If to a Genetic Counselor the grammar of medical genetics i.e. risk factor calculation and implication of its outcome means everything then this book belongs to the best group of books. Being a student aspiring to be a genetic counselor, I found this book very informative and useful.Written in a simple way,the complex mathematical calculations have been described with the help of many easy to understand examples. All chapters bear the \"key points\" which divides the chapter into groups without breaking the continuity.After reading this book an immense idea of Statistical Genetics is bound to emerge in the mind of both students and professionals which will give confidence in the clinic. With best wishes to Ian D.Young for this precise & complete attempt in compiling a good reference book for the genetic counselors.


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