Genetic Counseling Practice

The first advanced-level genetics counseling skills resource As genetic medicine and testing continue to expand, so the roleof the genetic counselor is transforming and evolving. GeneticCounseling Practice: Advanced Concepts and Skills is the firsttext to address ways that genetic counselors can deepen theirskills to meet expanding practice demands. This timely resource notonly helps readers further develop their abilities to gatherrelevant data and interpret it for patients, it also aids them insurpassing their usual role by truly understanding patientsituations, incorporating patient values into clinical practice,providing in-depth support, and facilitating thoroughly informed,autonomous decisions. Edited by an expert cross-disciplinary team consisting of agenetic counseling program director, a licensed psychologist, and anurse/bioethicist/family social scientist, this authoritativereference provides specific and detailed instruction in addressingpsychosocial aspects of genetic counseling practice andprofessional development and training issues of geneticcounselors. * Provides a process view of genetic counselor serviceprovision; i.e., skills that promote desired genetic counselingoutcomes are emphasized (such as relationship skills, patientcharacteristics, client behaviors, and extra-clinical skills) * Includes experiential activities in every chapter to helpreaders apply concepts and skills * Draws on the experience of widely recognized experts in geneticcounseling theory, practice, and research, who serve as chapterauthors * Features numerous specific, real-life examples from clinicalpractice Genetic Counseling Practice addresses issues relevant topracticing genetic counselors as well as students of geneticcounseling programs. In addition, oncology nurses, social workers,and psychologists working with genetic counseling patients andfamilies; medical geneticists and physicians training in the field;and physician assistants will also benefit from this resource.