Author: Publisher: Office of Technology Assessment
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Genetic Counseling and Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening
Author: Publisher: Office of Technology Assessment
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Genetic counseling and cystic fibrosis carrier screening : results of a survey.
Author: Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428921257
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
Assessing Genetic Risks
Author: Institute of MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309047986
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
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.
Cystic Fibrosis and DNA Tests
Author: Genetic tests and health insurance : results of a survey.
Author: Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428921265
Category : Genetic disorders
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Screening and Counseling for Genetic Conditions
Author: United States. President's Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral ResearchPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cystic fibrosis
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
"A report on the ethical, social, and legal implications of genetic screening, counseling, and education programs."--T.p.
Sweat Testing
Author: [Anonymus AC06619969]Publisher:
ISBN: 9781562384074
Category : Clinical chemistry
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
NIH Consensus Development Conference on Genetic Testing for Cystic Fibrosis
Author: An Evidence Framework for Genetic Testing
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309453291
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Advances in genetics and genomics are transforming medical practice, resulting in a dramatic growth of genetic testing in the health care system. The rapid development of new technologies, however, has also brought challenges, including the need for rigorous evaluation of the validity and utility of genetic tests, questions regarding the best ways to incorporate them into medical practice, and how to weigh their cost against potential short- and long-term benefits. As the availability of genetic tests increases so do concerns about the achievement of meaningful improvements in clinical outcomes, costs of testing, and the potential for accentuating medical care inequality. Given the rapid pace in the development of genetic tests and new testing technologies, An Evidence Framework for Genetic Testing seeks to advance the development of an adequate evidence base for genetic tests to improve patient care and treatment. Additionally, this report recommends a framework for decision-making regarding the use of genetic tests in clinical care.
Cystic Fibrosis
Author: David M. OrensteinPublisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 1451154380
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description
This one-of-a-kind guide offers easy-to-understand explanations, advice, and management options for patients or parents of patients with cystic fibrosis. The book explains the disease process, outlines the fundamentals of diagnosing and screening, and addresses the challenges of treatment for those living with CF. As one reviewer said, this book “is the only complete answer book for everyone living with the disease. It is an indispensable resource for families of children with CF, adolescent and adult patients, and physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and social workers involved in the care of CF patients.”