Foundations of Perinatal Genetic Counseling: A Guide for Counselors (Genetic Counseling in Practice)

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ISBN: 9780197677179
Anul publicării: 2024
Ediția: 2
Pagini: 392
Categoria: Genetics

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Foundations of Perinatal Genetic Counseling is the first book to provide a practical introduction to the concepts and skills needed to practice genetic counseling with clients before and during pregnancy. In this new edition, the authors provide a revised and updated overview of these concepts including pregnancy basics, information of the perinatal genetic counseling session and family history, testing options and procedures (e. g., diagnostic testing, screening, carrier screening, assisted reproductive technology), common indications, pregnancy management, common counseling situations, and suggested learning activities. With newly expanded material, updated guidelines, and discussions on technological and procedural advancements in the field, Foundations of Perinatal Genetic Counseling: Second Edition is an essential companion for both the classroom and the clinic.

Authored by genetic counselors at the forefront of contemporary perinatal practice, this all-in-one reference provides an accessible yet comprehensive overview of the most pertinent information for new learners and practicing counselors. Perinatal genetic counselors will find themselves returning to this unique resource long after their training has come to an end.

  • Provides an overview of the core concepts needed to practice perinatal genetic counseling, including major concepts needed for ABGC board examination
  • Illustrates key concepts with useful tables and graphs, allowing for easy referencing
  • Compiles and explains abbreviations commonly used by perinatal and genetic counselors
  • Includes suggested activites for further learning

 

Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
1. Pregnancy Basics
2. The Perinatal Genetic Counseling Appointment and Family History
3. Prenatal Screening
4. Prenatal Diagnosis
Techniques
5. Common Indications
6. Carrier Screening and Newborn Screening
7. Pregnancy Management
8 Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Options
9. Common Perinatal Genetic Counseling Situations
Appendix A Guidelines
Appendix B Resources
Appendix C Suggested Activities
Index

 

MS Kali Bogaard Roy, CGC, Perinatal Genetic Counselor, University of Utah Health, Maternal Fetal Diagnostic Center, and MS Amber Mathiesen, CGC, Perinatal Genetic Counselor, University of Utah Health, Maternal Fetal Diagnostic Center

Kali Bogaard RoyMSCGC, is a perinatal genetic counselor at University of Utah Health. She graduated from the University of Utah graduate program in genetic counseling. Previously she completed a Master's of Science in Human Genetics and Genomics at the University of Connecticut. She is current faculty member of the University of Utah graduate program in genetic counseling where she acts as a co-director of the Perinatal Genetics course, rotation supervisor, and guest lecturer in other courses. She is former president of the local genetic counseling group Association for Utah Genetic Counselors (AUG).

Amber MathiesenMSCGC, is licensed and board certified genetic counselor in prenatal genetics at the University of Utah where she has been working since 2010. In addition to patient care, Amber participates in the University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling (UUGPGC) as a co-director for the Perinatal Genetics course and as a prenatal rotation supervisor.

Amber also acts as a research committee member and mentor for various genetic counseling students. Amber earned her M. S in Genetic Counseling from the University of Utah in 2009.

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