Defining Genetic Counseling
This chapter defines genetic counseling, a key term in the book, including an explanation of genetic disorder and the role of the genetic counselor in genetic counseling.
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Philip C. Aka
Genetic Counseling and Preventive Medicine in Post-War Bosnia
Philip C. Aka
Genetic Counseling and Preventive Medicine in Post-War Bosnia
Philip C. Aka International University of Sarajevo Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
ISBN 978-981-15-7986-8 ISBN 978-981-15-7987-5 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7987-5 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover pattern © John Rawsterne/patternhead.com This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
To my family, the memories of my father and of the inimitable Evangeline C. Aka. To the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the rest of the world, for the teachable lessons in preventive medicine their infections and deaths hold for embattled healthcare systems across the globe. And to all my former students across the United States and southeastern Europe, for the opportunities that, semester after semester, they afforded me to learn with them.
Preface
This book contributes to the long-standing debate on healthcare reforms in Bosnia.1 The debate reached a high point in September 2015 with the release of the document Reform Agenda for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2015–2018 by fourteen governments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thirteen of these governments comprise the Bosnian healthcare system. This contribution builds squarely around the concept of preventive medicine—quality medical attention short of complex examination and treatment, that is actuated by the need to remove the causes of ill-health. The book portrays preventive medicine as a function of progre
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