Sarah Boslaugh (USA Independent researcher)

Genetic Testing

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"Genetic testing has provided important clues to understanding our health, but it has also raised many ethical, legal, and medical questions and concerns. This book explores the breadth of genetic testing, its possibilities, and the controversies that surround its use"--

Produktdetails

• Health and Medical Issues Today
• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Januar 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 484g
• ISBN-13: 9781440866500
• ISBN-10: 1440866503
• Artikelnr.: 58617658

Autorenporträt

Sarah Boslaugh

Inhaltsangabe

Series Foreword
Introduction
Part I: Overview
1 Introduction to Genetics
2 Introduction to Genetic Testing
3 Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
4 Types of Medical Genetic Testing
5 Genetic Counseling
6 Heritage Tracing
7 Other Uses of Genetic Testing
Part II: Controversies and Issues
8 Financial Concerns Related to Genetic Testing
9 Legal and Ethical Concerns Related to Genetic Testing
10 Psychological Issues Related to Genetic Testing
11 Evaluating Genetic Tests
Part III: Scenarios
Case Studies
Glossary
Timeline
Sources for Further Information
Index
About the Author