The A-Z Reference Book of Synfroms and inherited Disorders

The incidence of handicap from syndromes and inherited disorders is worldwide and causes common problems for families and society. The highly successful first edition of the A-Z Reference Book of Syndromes and Inherited Disorders has been extended to include 20 extra syndromes and additional material to aid the reader in contacting self-help groups. The A-Z Reference Book of Syndromes and Inherited Disorders provides a practical reference for carriers and those with a syndrome or inherited disorder. It describes the disorders and problems of both children and adults, considers the day-to-day management of conditions and is written in non-technical language for a wider audience whilst giving enough detail for the medical, nursing and midwifery professions. The text is well indexed and has an extensive glossary. Whilst new methods of diagnosis, investigation and treatment will, of course, occur over the next years, the basics described in this book will still apply. Social workers, nursery nurses and educationalists will find this reference source invaluable as a basis for assessing needs and potential in their students and clients. PATRICAI GILBERT was a Clinical Tutor and Visiting Senior Lecturer in Child Health at Warwick University and formerly Principal Clinical Medical Officer in South Warwick shire. She is now writing full-time.