Human Genetics In Nursing (Paperback)

Key Features
* This book offers the basic of genetics and genetic health care for practice of every nurse and specialist.
* It is based on current syllabus prescribed by Indian Nursing Council for graduate and postgraduate nursing students.
* Includes most of the current genomic empirical evidences so that they can learn current genomic advancements in testing, counselling and treatment of genetic disorders.
* In addition, this book presents role of nurses in all the discussions.

Table of Contents
* 1 Introduction
* Concept of Genetics
* Basic Genetic Terms
* Practical Applications of Genetics in Nursing
* Impact of Genetic Conditions on Families
* Review of Cellular Division
* Characteristics and Structure of Genes
* Protein Biosynthesis
* Chromosomes?Sex Determination
* Chromosomal Aberrations
* Mechanism of Inheritance
* Laws of Inheritance
* Mendelian Theory of Inheritance
* Patterns of Inheritance
* Sexlinked Inheritance
* Facts about Transmission of Genetic Disorders
* Multiple Alleles and Blood Groups
* Gene Mutation (Errors of Transmission)
* Effect of Gene Mutations on Health and Development
* Reduced Penetrance and Variable Expressivity
* Anticipation

2 Emerging Paradigm of Genetics in Nursing
* Genetics Nursing Practice Milestones
* Roles of Nurses in Genetics
* Importance of Genetics in Nursing Curriculum
* Barriers and Approaches for Implementation of Genetics in Nursing
* Assumptions Regarding Genetics and Health Care in Future

3 Maternal and Prenatal Genetics
* Genetics and Infection
* Consanguinity Atopy
* Prenatal Nutrition and Food Allergies
* Maternal Age
* Maternal Drug Therapy
* Effects of Radiations, Drugs and Chemicals
* Prenatal Testing and Diagnosis
* Infertility
* Spontaneous Abortions
* Neural Tube Defects (NTD)
* Down Syndrome

4 Neonatal and Children Testing or Screening
* Meaning and Purpose
* Newborn Screening
* Genetic Testing and Screening in Children
* Screening for:
* ? Congenital Abnormalities
* ? Developmental Delay
* ? Dysmorphism

5 Genetic Conditions of Adolescents and Adults
* Genetic Statistics
* Naming Genetic Conditions
* Cancer Genetics: Familial Cancer
* Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM)
* Blood Group Alleles and Hematological Disorders
* Genetic Hemochromatosis
* Huntington?s Disease
* Mental Illness
* Therapeutic Approaches for Genetic Disorders
* Nursing management in Genetic Disorders

6 Services Related to Genetics
* Genetic Testing
* Human Genome Project
* Genomic Era
* Gene Therapy
* The Eugenic Movement
* Genetic Counseling
* Role of Nurses in Genetic Counseling
* Pharmacogenomics
* Further Reading
* Glossary
* Index