Title: Genetic testing : care, consent, and liability /
Authors: Sharpe, Neil F.; Carter, Ronald F.; John Wiley & Sons
Publisher: Wiley-Liss,
Year: 2006
Subjects: Genetic Testing; Human chromosome abnormalities.; Genetic Counseling; Genetic Testing.; Genetic Testing.
Abstract: This book provides the only such concise, clearly written, practical treatment of the genetic, clinical, legal, and ethical issues confronting health care professionals. It identifies protocols and policies that constitute reasonable standards of care.
Contents: Genetic counseling and the physician-patient relationship -- Communication -- Psychological aspects -- Duty of care -- Family history -- Referral and diagnosis -- Informed consent -- Prenatal screening and diagnosis -- Genetics of common neurological disorders -- Newborn and carrier screening -- Susceptibility testing -- Test samples and laboratory protocols -- Risk assessment -- Test results : communication and counseling -- Confidentiality, disclosure, and recontact -- New genetics and the protection of information / David Weisbrot.