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Title Understanding genetics : a New England guide for patients and health professionals.

Publication Info. Needham, MA : New England Public Health Genetics Education Collaborative ; Washington, DC : Genetic Alliance, [2007?]

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 Burlington Public Library - Reference Material  REF 616.042 UND    In-Library Use Only
 Enfield, Main Library - Reference Material  R 616.042 UND    In-Library Use Only
 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  616.042 UND    Check Shelf
Description 82 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Note Title from cover.
Funding Funding for this manual was provided by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Grant U22MC03959-03-00 for Heritable Disorders to New England Regional Genetics Group (NERGG, Inc.).
Form Available also via the Internet.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Contents Preface-- ch. 1. Genetics 101-- ch. 2. Diagnosis of a genetic disease-- ch. 3. Pedigree and family history training-- ch. 4. Newborn screening-- ch. 5. Genetic counseling-- ch. 6. Indications for a genetic referral-- ch. 7. Psychological and social implications-- ch. 8. Ethical, legal and social issues-- ch. 9. Patient stories and consumer profiles-- ch. 10. New England genetics resources & services-- ch. 11. Consumer fact sheets-- Appendix: Teratogens/prenatal substance abuse ; Single gene disorders ; Chromosomal abnormalities ; Pharmacogenomics ; Cultural competencies in genetics ; NCHPEG principles of genetics for health professionals ; CDC genomic competencies for all public health professionals and clinicians.
Subject Medical genetics -- Popular works.
Medical genetics -- New England -- Directories.
Genetic disorders -- Popular works.
Added Author New England Public Health Genetics Education Collaborative.
Genetic Alliance.
United States. Health Resources and Services Administration.
Added Title New England guide for patients and health professionals
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