Risk, Age and Pregnancy: A Case Study of Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing
Author:   B. Heyman ,  M. Henriksen
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:  

9780333739402


Pages:   242
Publication Date:   13 March 2001
Format:   Hardback
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Risk, Age and Pregnancy: A Case Study of Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing


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This volume provides an in-depth case study of the operation of a prenatal genetic screening and testing system. The methodology integrates observational, qualitative interview and survey data. The perspectives of pregnant women, hospital doctors and midwives are explored in depth, as is the communication between women and the hospital doctors who advise them. The book offers insights which are relevant to those concerned with the rapidly growing field of genetic risk management.

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Author:   B. Heyman ,  M. Henriksen
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780333739402


ISBN 10:   033373940
Pages:   242
Publication Date:   13 March 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Dedication List of Tables and Figures Introduction The Constitution of Down's Syndrome as a Risk Entity Age and Pregnancy The Offer of Genetic Screening/Testing Women's Decisions about Genetic Tests I: Values and Probabilities Women's Decisions about Genetic Tests II: Time Management and Outcomes The Hospital Consultation I: The Pre-test Risk of Genetic Abnormalities The Hospital Consultation II: Risk And Genetic Screening/Testing Conclusions References Index

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BOB HEYMAN is Professor of Health Research and Director of Research at St Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery at City University, London. He is editor of Researching User Perspectives on Community Health and Risk, Health and Health Care: A Qualitative Approach. - METTE HENRIKSEN is a Registered Midwife and a Research Student at the University of Northumbria.

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