Essentials of Medical Genetics for Health Professionals Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9780763759605 ISBN-10: 0763759600 Copyright: 2011 Edition: 1st Authors: Gunder, Laura M., Martin, Scott a. , Doody's Expert Review    Score: 96 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Steven Hamick,  AAS, BIS  (Corewell Health East, William Beaumont University Hospital) Description This primer on the basics of medical genetics delves into selected genetic diseases in all organ systems. Purpose The purpose is to serve as the basis for a medical genetics curriculum that provides an opportunity for healthcare students to integrate genetics knowledge, skills, and attitudes early in their education and training as well as to improve their understanding of genetics concepts in clinical medicine to ultimately improve clinical outcomes. Audience The book is designed to introduce the discipline of clinical genetics to physician assistant students, medical students, and other healthcare providers. Given the easy-to-read style of the book, the authors are obviously experts in their field. Features Chapters cover basic genetics terminology and disease topics in all organ systems. Each chapter begins with objectives and an introductory paragraph about what the chapter covers. Pictures, figures, and tables throughout the book reinforce and clarify important points. Genetics terms are in bold. Each chapter ends with a summary, a list of key terms, chapter review questions to reinforce learning, and a list of resources for further detail. Assessment This is an excellent book for both students and clinicians. Medical and public libraries would also find this a valuable resource. As the field of clinical genetics continues to evolve, it is hoped the authors will consider updating this book. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 3 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 4 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? N/A ©2025 Doody Enterprises, Inc.