Everything a student needs to know about medical genetics is here in
the 15th edition of this award-winning textbook. Thoroughly updated
and revised throughout to map a fast-moving area, the 15th edition
continues Emery’s enviable reputation for successfully balancing
up-to-dateness in a rapidly developing field with a strong basis in
practical clinical genetics for medical students. With MCQs and
Case-Based Review Questions, end of chapter summaries, it is the
essential tool for this complex but foundational topic for all medical
undergraduates, as well as postgraduates seeking to improve their
understanding and knowledge.
Divided into three restructured sections to make the book easier to
use for a variety of readers: Scientific Basis of Human Genetics;
Genetics in Medicine and Genomic Medicine; Clinical Genetics,
Counselling and Ethics
•Interactive self-assessment questions
•Case-based questions
•Online hyperlinks to important genetics websites and clinical
databases.
•Update of clinical figures to include more full-colour images
•An extensive glossary of terms
•Full colour art to visualise the appearance of genetic disorders
and assist with the understanding of complex genetic structures
•Explore the social, ethical and counselling issues surrounding the
study and treatment of genetic disorders.
•Elements boxes at the end of each chapter summarizing the basics at
a glance.
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ISBN
9780702066894
Publisert
2017
Utgave
15. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Elsevier
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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