Genetic testing / Sarah Boslaugh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boslaugh, Sarah, author.

Series:

Health and Medical Issues Today.

Health and Medical Issues Today

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 202 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2023.

Place of Publication:

Greenwood, 2020.

System Details:

text file HTML

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. The mapping of the human genome has paved the way for a variety of genetic tests. Expectant mothers can have their fetus screened for a variety of genetic abnormalities, and couples worried that they might be carriers for a genetic disorder can be tested before deciding to have children. Women can be screened for the BRCA2 gene that has been linked to increased risk of breast cancer. Individuals curious about their ancestry can find out more about their heritage. Genetic testing can also be used to establish paternity and help solve crimes. Part of Greenwood's Health and Medical Issues Today series, this book is divided into three sections. Part I explores the history of genetic testing, including the rise of direct-to-consumer tests, and outlines the current applications and contexts in which genetic testing is performed. Part II delves deep into the ethical, legal, financial, medical, and psychological issues and controversies that surround genetic testing. Part III provides a variety of useful materials, including case studies, a timeline of critical events, and a directory of resources.

Contents:

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

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9798400656187

9798216089179

9781440866517

1440866511

OCLC:

1134942151