{"product_id":"9780470183557","title":"Genetic Counseling Practice Advanced Concepts and Skills","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGenetic Counseling Practice\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdvanced Concepts and Skills\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBonnie S. LeRoy | Patricia M. Veach | Dianne M. Bartels\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Life Sciences \/ Genetics \u0026amp; Genomics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe first advanced-level genetics counseling skills resource\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs genetic medicine and testing continue to expand, so the role of the genetic counselor is transforming and evolving. \u003ci\u003eGenetic Counseling Practice: Advanced Concepts and Skills\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdited 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvides a \u003ci\u003eprocess\u003c\/i\u003e 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)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncludes experiential activities in every chapter to help readers apply concepts and skills\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDraws on the experience of widely recognized experts in genetic counseling theory, practice, and research, who serve as chapter authors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeatures numerous specific, real-life examples from clinical practice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenetic Counseling Practice\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eBonnie S LeRoy\u003c\/b\u003e, MS, Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, \u0026amp; Development, University of Minnesota, USA  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatricia M Veach\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, USA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiane M Bartels\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, Center for Bioethics, University of Minnesota, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e08 February 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470183557\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e432\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315623424140,"sku":"9780470183557","price":119.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470183557.jpg?v=1780116834","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780470183557","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}