Genetic Counselling Essentials: Practice Manual for Syndromes and Inherited Disorders

Genetic Counselling Essentials: Practice Manual for Syndromes and Inherited Disorders is a practice-oriented guide designed to bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and real-world counselling. It is intended to support early-career genetic counsellors, postgraduate trainees, and clinicians as they step into the practice of genetic counselling and diagnosis. This manual provides a clear and easy-to-follow guide to counselling for common genetic conditions.

Each chapter follows a consistent, easy-to-navigate format and covers autosomal, X-linked, chromosomal, developmental, reproductive, and cancer-related disorders. For each condition, the book follows a standard structure: Introduction, Genetic Etiology, Clinical Manifestations, and a detailed Genetic Counselling Workflow.

Written by practising genetic counsellors, this manual serves as a ready reference for every counselling session. Whether you're preparing for counselling sessions, looking for a reliable resource during clinical practice, or studying for exams, this essential guide equips you with everything you need to counsel with confidence.