Genetics and Genomics for Nursing, 1st edition

Part 1: Back to the Basics

Module 1. Genetics and Genomics: Definitions and Trends

Module 2. Essential Competencies in Genetics and Genomics

Module 3. Family Context of Clinical Genetics

 

Part 2: Basic Genetic Concepts

Module 4. Genes & Chromosomes; Meiosis and Mitosis

Module 5. Aneuploidy

Module 6. Mosiacism

Module 7. Mendelian Inheritance

Module 8. Genetics and Fetal Development

 

Part 3: Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications

Module 9. Ethical, Legal, & Social Implications of the Human Genome Project

Module 10. Prenatal Testing/Screening

Module 11. Newborn Screening and Genetic Testing: Ethical Considerations

Module 12. Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Legislation

 

Part 4: Assessment

Module 13. Family History Tool

Module 14. Risk Assessment.

 

Part 5: Cancer Genetics

Module 15. Immunogenetics

Module 16. Cancer Genetics

 

Part 6: Public Health Genetics

Module 17. Impact of Environment on Health: Interaction with Genes

Module 18. Common Diseases with Genetic Linkages

 

Part 7: Psychiatric Disorders

Module 19. Bipolar Disease and Genetic Linkages.

Module 20. Depression and Genetic Linkages

Module 21. Addictive Behaviors and Genetic Linkages

Module 22. Autism

 

Part 8: Special Topics

Module 23. Pharmacogenomics

Module 24. Genetics and Aging

 

Resources                          

Glossary

Abbreviations

Index