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The Genetic Testing of Children - Softcover

 
9781859960523: The Genetic Testing of Children
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1859960529 ISBN 13: 9781859960523
Publisher: Routledge, 1999

Synopsis

This book, written by a leading geneticist, examines the ethical and social issues raised by the genetic testing of children. The opinions of geneticists, ethicists and affected families are all included to give a balanced view of this controversial field. Issues covered include confidentiality, potential abuses of genetic information (eg the use of test results by insurance companies) and the value of predictive genetic testing. The aim of the book is to improve awareness of the complexity of the issues raised and provide suggestions as to how the discussions must develop - it therefore raises new questions as well as answering those that already exist.

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About the Author

Institute of Medical Genetics, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
1999
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1859960529
ISBN 13 
9781859960523
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
356
Editor
Clarke Angus