The busy physician's guide to genetics, genomics and personalized medicine / Kevin M. Sweet, Ron C. Michaelis.

Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, part of Springer Science+Business Media, c2011.

xxiv, 211 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

1. Genetic variability provides the biochemical basis for our individuality, including differences in our susceptibility to many common diseases -- 2. Making the most of family history information, single gene disorders and Mendelian patterns of inheritance, and when to refer to a genetic specialist -- 3. Types of genetic tests and issues associated with the interpretation of their results -- 4. Toward the safer and more effective use of prescription drugs: pharmacogenetics -- 5. Taking a personalized medicine approach to breast and colon cancer -- 6. Personalized risk assessments and treatments for complex cardiovascular disease -- 7. Other multifactorial disorders for which genetic/genomic testing is providing insights -- Epilogue and list of resources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.