Reproductive Genetics (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Study Group) - Softcover

Edited By Sean Kehoe , Lyn Chitty , Tessa Homfray

9781906985165: Reproductive Genetics (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Study Group)

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ISBN 10: 1906985162 ISBN 13: 9781906985165

Publisher: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), 2009

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Great progress has been made in the field of genetics within the past decade. This, combined with our growing knowledge, has impacted on this important area with interesting consequences. The ability to identify genetic defects before implantation, to diagnose fetal abnormalities and to introduce screening programmes means that genetic testing now has a major role in preventive medicine. These topics are discussed in detail in the book. In parallel with these advances, other aspects that cannot be ignored, such as education of the public and the potential ethical dilemmas that may arise by virtue of these new methodologies, are raised and discussed in this volume, which is based on the 57th RCOG Study Group and includes a set of consensus views from the expert participants.

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About the Authors

Sean Kehoe works as a Consultant at Churchill Hospital and John Radcliffe Hospital. He currently serves on the RCOG Council (as Fellows' Representative South East).

Lyn Chitty is a Consultant at University College London Hospital.

Tessa Homfray is an Adviser to the Progress Educational Trust and a Consultant in Medical Genetics at St George's University of London's Department of Clinical Development Services.

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