BookKevin M. Sweet, Ron C. Michaelis.
Contents:
1. Genetic variability provides the biochemical basis for our individuality, including differences in our susceptibility to many common diseases
2. Making the most of family history information, single gene disorders and Mendelian patterns of inheritance, and when to refer to a genetic specialist
3. Types of genetic tests and issues associated with the interpretation of their results
4. Toward the safer and more effective use of prescription drugs: pharmacogenetics
5. Taking a personalized medicine approach to breast and colon cancer
6. Personalized risk assessments and treatments for complex cardiovascular disease
7. Other multifactorial disorders for which genetic/genomic testing is providing insights
Epilogue and list of resources.