Genomic Medicine Skills and Competencies (Genomic and Precision Medicine in Clinical Practice)

Author: Kumar MD FRCP FRCPCH FACMG DSc (Hon), Dhavendra

Edition: 1

ISBN: 9780323983839

Release Date: 17-06-2022

Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches

Languages: English

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 164

Details: Genomic Medicine Skills and Competencies discusses core and practical aspects of genetic and genomic education and training for medical field. Many aspects of genomic applications in science, biotechnology, clinical medicine and healthcare require core and specialist knowledge, skills development and competencies for carrying out diverse tasks. Several knowledge-based courses and opportunities for skills and competencies development and assessment are now available and the main required subjects are discussed in this volume.
The book focuses on all major aspects of genetic and genomic education training that are currently offered and evaluated and is a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, bioinformatics technicians, and other professionals who are interested in learning more about such promising field. Illustrates the need for acquiring and/or enhancing skills and competencies keeping up with the new advances and expanding scientific and technical knowledge in genome sciences as applied to the practice of clinical genomic and precision medicine Focuses on the professional and specific needs of medical and healthcare professionals practicing (or planning to practice) genomic medicine and health genomics Discusses the impact of effective genomic education and training for delivering the advances and new knowledge in the field of genome sciences and technologies that have spanned as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in preparedness to what is next