| View Larger Image | Introduction to Risk Calculation in Genetic Counseling | Paperbackby Ian D. Young (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Oxford University Press, USA | | Edition: | 3rd Edition | | Page Count: | 256 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 16, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 261,648st |
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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. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 2 reviews)
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The best! by Ruben Agrelo (Montevideo Uruguay(Living in Vienna Austria))  5 Stars
April 07, 2001
Is difficult to find such a practical book in this field. I think that this book is the best and the only one that can fulfill the clinician and geneticist calculation requirements regarding genetic counseling. It has also a lot of worked examples. Congratulations to the author!
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Excellent by Pinaki (India.) 5 Stars
March 26, 2000
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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