Understanding Genetics: Midatlantic Region

Genetic Alliance published “Understanding Genetics: A Guide for Patients and Health Professionals” in collaboration with the The New York – Mid-Atlantic Consortium for Genetic and Newborn Screening Services. This comprehensive manual provides a wealth of genetic education materials for patients and health professionals for community-based healthcare clinics. It is designed to help patients and health professionals understand the place of genetics in health care. The straightforward and intuitive guide covers basic genetic concepts, complemented with in-depth information about diagnosing genetic conditions, newborn screening, family-history collection, genetic counseling and genetic testing. A section on local information focuses on patient care, patient and provider education, and genetic services in the NY- MidAtlantic area.