A guide to genetic counseling / edited by Diane L. Baker, Jane L. Schuette, Wendy R. Uhlmann.

New York : Wiley-Liss, [1998], ©1998.

xxii, 433 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

The practice of genetic counseling-- Lessons in history: obtaining the family history and constructing a pedigree-- Interviewing techniques-- The medical genetics evaluation-- Patient education-- Psychosocial counseling-- Multiculturalism and the practice of genetic counseling-- A guide to case management-- Medical documentation-- Ethical and legal issues-- Relationally based professional conduct for genetic counselors-- Student supervision-- Professional development-- New and evolving technologies: implementation considerations for genetic counselors-- Computer-based resources for clinical genetics-- Putting it all together: three case examples.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 418-421) and index.