Assessing genetic risks : implications for health and social policy / Lori B. Andrews ... [and others], editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Andrews, Lori B., 1952-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical genetics--Social aspects.

Medical genetics.

Human chromosome abnormalities--Diagnosis--Social aspects.

Human chromosome abnormalities.

Medical policy--United States.

Medical policy.

Human chromosome abnormalities--Diagnosis.

United States.

Genetic Diseases, Inborn--genetics.

Genetic Diseases, Inborn--epidemiology.

Risk Factors.

Health Policy.

Medical Subjects:

Genetic Diseases, Inborn--genetics.

Genetic Diseases, Inborn--epidemiology.

Risk Factors.

Health Policy.

United States.

Physical Description:

xi, 338 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1994.

Summary:

This book presents a current assessment of this rapidly evolving field, offering principles for actions and research and policy recommendations on key issues in genetic testing and screening. Among the important issues covered are quality control in genetic gesting; appropriate roles for public agencies, private health practitioners, research laboratories and centers, and companies involved in testing; value-neutral education and counseling for persons considering testing; use of test results in insurance, employment, and other settings; and more.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0309047986

OCLC:

29564578