| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 202 pages) |
| Series |
Health and medical issues today
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Health and medical issues today.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
This book covers genetic testing, including the rise of direct-to-consumer tests, and delves into the ethical, legal, financial, medical, and psychological issues and controversies that surround genetic testing. It also provides case studies, a timeline of critical events, and a directory of resources. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Medical genetics.
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Genetic screening.
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Health & personal development. |
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Genetic screening |
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Medical genetics |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Boslaugh, Sarah. Genetic testing. Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, [2020] 9781440866500 (DLC) 2019047818 (OCoLC)1111714658 |
| ISBN |
9781440866517 (electronic bk.) |
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1440866511 (electronic bk.) |
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9781440866500 |
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1440866503 |
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