Future perfect: confronting decisions about genetics
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Main Author: Andrews, Lori B. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Columbia University Press ©2001
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Genetics Enters Our Lives -- - The Rapid Integration of Genetic Tests Into Clinical Practice -- - How Genetics Differs from Other Medical Realms -- - Commercialism in Genetics -- - Simplifying Genetic Tests -- - Exaggerated Faith in Genetics -- - Charting the Future of Genetic Policy -- - Competing Frameworks for Genetics Policy -- - Historical Context of Genetics -- - Alternative Frameworks -- - The Medical Model -- - The Public Health Model -- - The Fundamental Rights Model -- - Seeking a Framework for the Future of Genetics -- - The Impact of Genetic Services on Personal Life -- - Impact on Self-Concept -- - Use of Genetic Services -- - The Changing Face of Parenthood in the Genetics Era -- - Impact on Reproduction -- - Impact on Decisions About Children -- - Reconceiving Parenthood -- - The Impact of Genetic Services on Women, People of Color, and Individuals with Disabilities -- - Women and Genetic Services -- - People of Color and Genetic Services -- - Individuals with Disabilities and Genetic Services -- - Protecting the Disadvantaged -- - Problems in the Delivery of Genetic Services -- - Physician Knowledge About Genetics -- - Quality Assurance in Testing -- - Genetic Hubris -- - Medical Pressure to Use Genetic Services -- - Impact of Physicians' Beliefs and Personalities on the Provision of Genetic Information -- - Informational Materials About Genetics -- - Enhancing the Quality of Genetic Services -- - The Impact of Genetics on Cultural Value and Social Institutions -- - Predicting Future Academic Worth -- - Predicting Future Health Care Needs
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (ix, 264 pages)
ISBN:0231502486
9780231502481

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