Prenatal Testing: A Sociological Perspective - B. Meredith Burke,Aliza Kolker
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Prenatal testing for genetic abnormalities has transformed pregnancy and motherhood. Using sociological research, this book analyzes the social-psychological and ethical implications of invasive prenatal testing, particularly CVS and amniocentesis. Among the issues covered are changes in the genetic counseling profession and in client demographics; the challenge of nondirective genetic counseling; decisions ... Täielik kirjeldus
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Prenatal testing for genetic abnormalities has transformed pregnancy and motherhood. Using sociological research, this book analyzes the social-psychological and ethical implications of invasive prenatal testing, particularly CVS and amniocentesis. Among the issues covered are changes in the genetic counseling profession and in client demographics; the challenge of nondirective genetic counseling; decisions on testing and on which test to have; the timing and risks of the procedures; abortion and grief; the ethics of sex selection; potential uses and abuses of genetic knowledge; and policy and ethical implications.
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| Autor | B. Meredith Burke, Aliza Kolker |
|---|---|
| Kirjastaja | Praeger |
| Väljalaskeaasta | 1994 |
| Kaanetüüp | Kõvakaaneline |
| EAN | 9780897893374 |