New Clinical Genetics, first edition

I just taught with this text. It is the best text I have seen. The relevance of genetics to human medicine was apparent and it really caught the interest of the students without watering things down to the point where there were clinical vignettes, but no substantial learning opportunities in genetics to build the foundation that our students need. My hat is off to the authors and their unique design. We will certainly use the book again. Geoffrey Kapler, Texas A&M Health Science Center --Geoffrey Kapler, Texas A&M Health Science Center

The diagnostic procedures on patients and deep thoughts about apparently simple problems are the baselines of this excellent book... European Journal of Human Genetics --European Journal of Human Genetics

The case studies emphasize the important and complex role of the clinical geneticist, something which many, even those otherwise well informed, may not fully understand. In fact, this stimulating volume may well entice more students into our exciting and expanding speciality. I would wholeheartedly recommend this book. Ulster Medical Journal --Ulster Medical Journal

**Description**
This is a refreshing and innovative approach to teaching clinical genetics. The authors provide a case-based platform, using clinical scenarios that are close to real-life situations encountered in the daily practice of medical genetics. Each section of patient scenarios is followed by a summary of the information needed to complete each chapter's learning goals.

**Purpose**
This wonderful book familiarizes medical students with likely clinical situations they may encounter in the practice of medical genetics. It is intended to foster an interesting and enjoyable learning experience. Very few books follow this format, and the authors' meet their worthy goals.

**Audience**
It is clear that that the strong clinical material is oriented to help all medical students and genetic counseling students understand the basic genetic concepts early in their education. However, the audience can be broadened to clinical genetics fellows and clinical genetics residents in their training. Well recognized authorities in their field, the authors provide a wonderful review.

**Features**
Each chapter has three basic sections: clinical case scenarios; summary-review; and self-assessment questions. The authors clearly make an effort to present the information in a simple and easy to read format and avoid controversial material while making their case scenarios as real as possible. One of the most helpful features is the description of the learning goals at the beginning of each section, which orients readers to the relevant information. The format is wonderful, with colorful fonts and well done graphics. This is a very exciting and inviting textbook for any clinical genetics enthusiast.

**Assessment**
Very few books have attempted to do what the authors have accomplished so well. They make medical genetics simple, attractive, and real. They provide a link between daily situations in the practice of clinical genetics and the complex information available in human genetics. I look forward to subsequent editions of this wonderful work.

Two thumbs up for Dr. Read and Dr. Donnai. Weighted Numerical Score: 97 - 5 Stars! --Luis F. Escobar, M.D., M.S.(St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center), via Doody's Book Review Service

The case studies emphasize the important and complex role of the clinical geneticist, something which many, even those otherwise well informed, may not fully understand. In fact, this stimulating volume may well entice more students into our exciting and expanding speciality. I would wholeheartedly recommend this book. Ulster Medical Journal --Ulster Medical Journal