a case study of prenatal genetic screening and testing /
First Statement of Responsibility
Bob Heyman and Mette Henriksen ; consulting editor, Jo Campling.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Palgrave,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2001.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (x, 242 pages) :
Other Physical Details
illustrations
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-232) and indexes.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Dedication -- List of Tables and Figures -- Introduction -- The Constitution of Down's Syndrome as a Risk Entity -- Age and Pregnancy -- The Offer of Genetic Screening/Testing -- Women's Decisions about Genetic Tests I: Values and Probabilities -- Women's Decisions about Genetic Tests II: Time Management and Outcomes -- The Hospital Consultation I: The Pre-test Risk of Genetic Abnormalities -- The Hospital Consultation II: Risk And Genetic Screening/Testing -- Conclusions -- References -- Index.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This volume provides an in-depth case study of the operation of a prenatal genetic screening and testing system. The methodology integrates observational, qualitative interview and survey data. The perspectives of pregnant women, hospital doctors and midwives are explored in depth, as is the communication between women and the hospital doctors who advise them. The book offers insights which are relevant to those concerned with the rapidly growing field of genetic risk management.