Description |
xi, 202 pages ; 25 cm. |
Series |
Health and medical issues today.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-195) and index. |
Contents |
Introduction to Genetics -- Introduction to Genetic Testing -- Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing -- Types of Medical Genetic Testing -- Genetic Counseling -- Heritage Tracing -- Other Uses of Genetic Testing -- Financial Concerns Related to Genetic Testing -- Legal and Ethical Concerns Related to Genetic Testing -- Psychological Issues Related to Genetic Testing -- Evaluating Genetic Tests. |
Summary |
"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" -- Provided by publisher. |
Subject |
Medical genetics.
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ISBN |
9781440866500 |
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