Eddy Street, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK
Christine Evans, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK
Published online: September 2006
DOI: 10.1002/9780470015902.a0005936
The rapid growth of knowledge in medical genetics has reshaped the face of modern medicine. The accessibility of the genetic element of many disorders introduces different psychological tasks and challenges for individuals, couples and families.
Keywords: psychological framework; individual responses; couple responses; family responses; cognitive and emotional processing
| References | |
| book Rolland JS (1994) Families, Illness and Disability: An Integrative Treatment Model. New York, NY: Basic Books. | |
| Street E and Soldan J (1998) A conceptual framework for the psychosocial issues faced by families with genetic conditions. Families, Systems and Health 16: 217–232. | |
| Further Reading | |
| book Byng-Hall J (1996) Rewriting Family Scripts. New York, NY: Guilford Press. | |
| book Carter E and McGoldrick M (1998) The Expanded Family Life Cycle: Individual, Family and Social Perspectives. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. | |
| book Marteau T and Richards MPM (eds.) (1996) The Troubled Helix: Social and Psychological Implications of the New Human Genetics. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. | |
| book Rolland JS (1994) Families, Illness and Disability: An Integrative Treatment Model. New York, NY: Basic Books. | |
| book Street E (1994) Counselling for Family Problems. London, UK: Sage. | |
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