Genetics Society And Clinical Practice

Author : Peter S. Harper
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genetics, Society and Clinical Practice written by Peter S. Harper and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1997 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines, from both ethical and clinical perspectives, the impact of increasing genetic knowledge on individuals and families. The authors use their experience of working at the "coal face" of clinical genetics to describe the social implications arising from the ability to rest for an increasing number of genetic diseases. Current controversial issues such as genetic testing and insurance, early diagnosis of late onset disorders, population screening, and abuses of genetics, are all described with great clarity. Several of the chapters are based on lead articles and editorials the authors have been asked to write for The Lancet and British Medical Journal. The book provides a concise introduction to the effects on individuals of the practical issues associated with genetic testing and therefore should be essential reading for all involved in clinical genetics.

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309047986
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Assessing Genetic Risks written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raising hopes for disease treatment and prevention, but also the specter of discrimination and "designer genes," genetic testing is potentially one of the most socially explosive developments of our time. This book presents a current assessment of this rapidly evolving field, offering principles for actions and research and recommendations on key issues in genetic testing and screening. Advantages of early genetic knowledge are balanced with issues associated with such knowledge: availability of treatment, privacy and discrimination, personal decision-making, public health objectives, cost, and more. Among the important issues covered: Quality control in genetic testing. Appropriate roles for public agencies, private health practitioners, and laboratories. Value-neutral education and counseling for persons considering testing. Use of test results in insurance, employment, and other settings.

Author : Dhavendra Kumar
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0127999213
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genomics and Society written by Dhavendra Kumar and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2015-10-29 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genomics and Society; Ethical, Legal-Cultural, and Socioeconomic Implications is the first book to address the vast and thorny web of ELSI topics identified as core priorities of the NHGRI in 2011. The work addresses fundamental issues of biosociety and bioeconomy as the revolution in biology moves from research lab to healthcare system. Of particular interest to healthcare practitioners, bioethicists, and health economists, and of tangential interest to the gamut of applied social scientists investigating the societal impact of new medical paradigms, the work describes a myriad of issues around consent, confidentiality, rights, patenting, regulation, and legality in the new era of genomic medicine. Addresses the vast and thorny web of ELSI topics identified as core priorities of the NHGRI in 2011 Presents the core fundamental issues of biosociety and bioeconomy as the revolution in biology moves from research lab to healthcare system Describes a myriad of issues around consent, including confidentiality, rights, patenting, regulation, and more

Author : Dale Halsey Lea
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780763705428
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genetics in Clinical Practice written by Dale Halsey Lea and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 1998 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a clear explanation of the emerging science of genetics and the role it plays in health care. Clarifies the Human Genome Project and new genetic technologies, and covers cancer genes, inheritance patterns, patient counseling, and ethical, legal, and social implications, focusing on the role

Author : Felissa R. Lashley, PhD, RN, FABMGG
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826123678
Total Pages : 587 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Clinical Genetics in Nursing Practice written by Felissa R. Lashley, PhD, RN, FABMGG and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005-04-15 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designated a Doody's Core Title! The third edition of this award-winning text provides new and updated knowledge about genetics issues relevant to nursing practice. Read in sequence or used as a reference, this is a comprehensive overview of how genetics affetcs the care that nurses provide. In addition to a summary of basic human genetics and discussion of the Human Genome Project, this new edition includes the latest research findings and implications about inheritance, major genetic disorders (cytogenetics or chromosomal, inherited biochemical, and congenital anomalies), and genetics in twin studies. A consideration of the ethical impact of genetics on society and future generations, as well as information on assisted reproduction round out the overview. Includes over 100 illustrations and photos of specific genetic disorders; tables and figures on the distribution of disease; and an extensive appendix listing associations, organizations, and websites relevant to genetics.

Author : International Society of Nurses in Genetics
Publisher : Nursesbooks.org
ISBN 13 : 1558102345
Total Pages : 119 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genetics/genomics Nursing written by International Society of Nurses in Genetics and published by Nursesbooks.org. This book was released on 2007 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Guido de Wert
Publisher : Berghahn Books
ISBN 13 : 1571816003
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ethics and Genetics written by Guido de Wert and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2003-05 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genetic information plays an increasingly important role in ourlives. As a result of the Human Genome Project, knowledge ofthe genetic basis of various diseases is growing, withimportant consequences for the role of genetics in clinicalpractice, health care systems and for society at large. In theclinical setting genetic testing may result in a better insightinto susceptibility for inheritable diseases, not only before orafter birth, but also at later stages in life. Besides prenataltesting and pre-conceptional testing, predictive testing hasresulted in new possibilities for the early detection, treatmentand prevention of inheritable diseases. However, not all inheritable diseases that can be predicted onthe basis of genetic information can be treated or cured.Should we offer genetic tests to people for untreatablediseases? Should we test every individual who wants to knowhis or her genetic status? Should we inform family membersabout the results of genetic tests of individuals, even whenthere are no possibilities for treatment? What, in such cases,is the role of the "right-not-to-know"? Should we informfamily members when there is only an increased risk of adisease? This book deals with the ethical issues of clinicalgenetics, as well as ethical issues that arise in geneticscreening, the research of populations, and the use of geneticinformation for access to insurance and the workplace.

Author : Jo Haydon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470725257
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genetics in Practice written by Jo Haydon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-10-22 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nurses are increasingly being asked to provide information when a genetic diagnosis is made, whether to the individual patient or to members of his or her family. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to present day genetic services, to help professionals feel more confident when dealing with queries or advising where to go for further information. Comprehensive case studies are used to explain the various models of inheritance and explore the possibilities for families, following genetic diagnosis. Family history-taking, risk assessment, basic biology of chromosomes and genes, and laboratory techniques are all described. Issues of ethnicity and ethics are addressed. The book also discusses the development of the role of the genetic nurse counselor.

Author : Samiran Nundy
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811652481
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Practice Academic Medicine and Publish from Developing Countries? written by Samiran Nundy and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-10-23 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an open access book. The book provides an overview of the state of research in developing countries – Africa, Latin America, and Asia (especially India) and why research and publications are important in these regions. It addresses budding but struggling academics in low and middle-income countries. It is written mainly by senior colleagues who have experienced and recognized the challenges with design, documentation, and publication of health research in the developing world. The book includes short chapters providing insight into planning research at the undergraduate or postgraduate level, issues related to research ethics, and conduct of clinical trials. It also serves as a guide towards establishing a research question and research methodology. It covers important concepts such as writing a paper, the submission process, dealing with rejection and revisions, and covers additional topics such as planning lectures and presentations. The book will be useful for graduates, postgraduates, teachers as well as physicians and practitioners all over the developing world who are interested in academic medicine and wish to do medical research.

Author : Felissa R. Lashley
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826102220
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essentials of Clinical Genetics in Nursing Practice written by Felissa R. Lashley and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart