BookBarbara B. Biesecker, Kathryn F. Peters, and Robert Resta.
Summary: 'Advanced Genetic Counseling' addresses educational objectives for second-year genetic counseling students. Building on mastery of genetics principles and baseline clinical skills, this comprehensive textbook begins with the history of the profession as it relates to current practice definitions and goals.
Contents:
Introduction to genetic counseling
History of genetic counseling
Definitions and goals of genetic counseling
Characteristics of genetic counseling clients
Characteristics of genetic counselors
Applying ethical theories to genetic counseling practice
Conflict of interest and the code of ethics
Relational genetic counseling
Psychological counseling theories
Research in genetic counseling
Genetic counseling in the genomic era.