Clinical Genetics Handbook

A practical genetics reference for primary care clinicians, organized by organ system This Clinical Genetics Handbook provides clinical geneticists, genetic counselors, pediatricians, OB/GYNs, and family practitioners easy access to the basics of applied genetics and common disorders in clinical genetics. After an introductory section on the principles of genetics, the book covers syndromes and diseases according to the affected system. Included are important topics such as multiple and isolated congenital anomalies and pharmacogenetics. Provides a ready access when practical questions on genetics arise in a clinical setting. It covers the genetic disorders most likely to be of interest to the primary care physician, rather than cataloguing the entire spectrum of genetic disease.