Emery’s Elements of Medical Genetics: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 14th Edition
Peter D Turnpenny BSc MB ChB FRCP FRCPCH (Author), Sian Ellard BSc PhD MRCPath (Author)
Peter D Turnpenny BSc MB ChB FRCP FRCPCH (Author), Sian Ellard BSc PhD MRCPath (Author)
Master the genetics you need to know with the updated 14th Edition of Emery’s Elements of Medical Genetics by Drs. Peter Turnpenny and Sian Ellard. This comprehensive textbook provides a clear and concise overview of the principles and practice of medical genetics, making it an essential resource for medical students, genetic counselors, and healthcare professionals.
The book is divided into three parts: Principles of Human Genetics, Genetics in Medicine, and Clinical Genetics. This structure allows readers to build a solid foundation of knowledge before diving into more advanced topics. The authors explain complex concepts with the help of full-color illustrative diagrams and clinical photographs of genetic diseases, making it easier to understand and apply genetics principles to real-life situations.
One of the standout features of this book is its user-friendly format. Each chapter includes multiple-choice and case-based review questions to test your understanding, as well as end-of-chapter summaries for quick revision. The online access at www.studentconsult.com provides additional resources, including 150 USMLE-style multiple-choice questions for self-testing.
The 14th Edition of Emery’s Elements of Medical Genetics also covers the latest research in the field. Topics such as developmental genetics, cancer genetics, prenatal testing and reproduction genetics, and ‘clonal’ sequencing are discussed in detail. The book also addresses important social, ethical, and counseling issues, ensuring that readers are fully aware of the wider implications of genetics in healthcare.
Why Choose Emery’s Elements of Medical Genetics?
There are several reasons why Emery’s Elements of Medical Genetics is the preferred choice for students and healthcare professionals:
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers all the essential topics in medical genetics, providing a solid foundation for further learning and practice.
- Visual Learning: The full-color illustrative diagrams and clinical photographs aid in visualizing genetic disorders, making it easier to recognize and understand them.
- User-Friendly Format: The inclusion of multiple-choice and case-based review questions, along with end-of-chapter summaries, helps reinforce learning and facilitate revision.
- Updated Research: The 14th Edition incorporates the latest research in the field, ensuring that readers are up-to-date with the most current advancements in medical genetics.
- Social & Ethical Considerations: The book includes an improved section on social, ethical, and counseling issues, encouraging readers to reflect on the wider implications of genetics in healthcare.
Product Details
- Series: Turnpenny, Emery’s Elements of Medical Genetics
- eBook Digital: 464 pages
- Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 14th edition (March 15, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0702040436
- ISBN-13: 978-0702040436
- eText ISBN: 9780702063220
In conclusion, Emery’s Elements of Medical Genetics is an invaluable resource for anyone studying or practicing medical genetics. With its comprehensive coverage, user-friendly format, and up-to-date research, it provides a solid foundation of knowledge and enhances understanding of the principles and practice of medical genetics. Whether you are a medical student, genetic counselor, or healthcare professional, this book will help you master the genetics you need to know.
Order your copy of Emery’s Elements of Medical Genetics today and embark on a journey of genetic discovery!
Product Details
- Get a broad view of medical genetics with a unique three-part structure that looks at the Principles of Human Genetics, Genetics in Medicine, and Clinical Genetics.
- Visualize the appearance of genetic disorders with a fantastic art program that presents many clinical photos of genetic diseases, and work through complicated ideas with an array of full-color illustrative diagrams.
- Master the material you need to know with a title preferred by faculty and students alike over the last three decades and awarded the British Medical Association Medial Student Textbook of the Year in 2008.
- Apply the latest research with chapters on developmental genetics, cancer genetics, prenatal testing and reproduction genetics, ‘clonal’ sequencing, and more.
- Understand complex concepts with the help of an increased number of diagrams.
- Be fully aware of social, ethical, and counseling issues by reviewing an improved section on these topics.
- Series: Turnpenny, Emery’s Elements of Medical Genetics
- : 464 pages
- Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 14 edition (March 15, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0702040436
- ISBN-13: 978-0702040436
- ISBN-13: 9780702040436
- eText ISBN: 9780702063220