| Description |
ix, 253 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Sect. I. Issues in genetic testing. 1. What do we mean by genetic testing? / P. S. Harper. 2. The genetic testing of children / A. J. Clarke. 3. Presymptomatic testing for late-onset genetic disorders: lessons from Huntington's disease / P. S. Harper. 4. Genetic testing and insurance / P. S. Harper. 5. 'Over the counter' genetic testing: lessons from cystic fibrosis carrier screening / P. S. Harper -- Sect. II. Genetic screening. 6. Population screening for genetic carrier status / A. J. Clarke. 7. The genetic dissection of multifactorial disease: the implications of susceptibility screening / A. J. Clarke. 8. Newborn screening / A. J. Clarke. 9. Prenatal genetic screening: paradigms and perspectives / A. J. Clarke -- Sect. III. General issues in genetics. 10. Genetics and public health / P. S. Harper. 11. Challenges to genetic privacy: the control of personal genetic information / A. J. Clarke. 12. Outcomes and process in genetic counselling / A. J. Clarke. 13. The process of genetic counselling: beyond non-directiveness / A. J. Clarke. 14. Genetic research and 'IQ' / P. S. Harper. 15. Limits to genetic research? Human diversity, intelligence and race / A. J. Clarke -- Sect. IV. The abuse of genetics, past, present and future. 16. The naming of genetic syndromes and unethical activities: the case of Hallervorden and Spatz / P. S. Harper. 17. Huntington's disease and the abuse of genetics / P. S. Harper. 18. China's genetic law / P. S. Harper |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographic references and index |
| Subject |
Human chromosome abnormalities.
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Human genetics -- Social aspects.
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Human genetics.
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Medical genetics -- Moral and ethical aspects.
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Medical genetics.
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| Author |
Clarke, Angus, 1954-
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| ISBN |
1859962068 |
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