Medical Genetics for the MRCOG and Beyond, 2nd edition
Edward S Tobias and J Michael Connor
ISBN 978-1-906985-57-8
Due for publication 2012
About this book
This second edition of Medical Genetics for the MRCOG and Beyond has been comprehensively updated to reflect current clinical practice and developments since the publication of the original edition. It aims to dispel the misconception that genetics is a difficult subject to understand. The first section covers basic principles while the second outlines the more common situations where obstetrics and gynaecology interact with medical genetics. The third section consists of real-life clinical case scenarios which have been selected to represent typical problems and to highlight areas which, if mismanaged, could lead to medico-legal consequences. This book is essential reading for Part 2 MRCOG candidates and any health professional needing a clear understanding of medical genetics and its uses in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Readership
- Part 2 MRCOG candidates
- Healthcare professionals working in obstetrics and gynaecology, including trainees, consultants, midwives and others, who want an update on medical genetics
The book covers the MRCOG syllabus relating to medical genetics.
Contents
Section 1: General principles of medical genetics
- Introduction
- Normal human inheritance
- Types of genetic disease
- Drawing the family tree
- Interpreting the family tree
- DNA analysis
- Chromosome analysis
- Referral for genetic assessment and counselling
Section 2: Common genetic problems in obstetric and gynaecological practice
- Introduction
- Genetic causes of infertility
- Genetic causes of recurrent miscarriages
- Elevated maternal screening risk
- Family history
Section 3: Clinical case scenarios
