Assessing Genetic Risks [Hardcover]

National Academy Press (Author), Committee On Asse Institute Of Medicine (Author), Inst Med (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0309047986 | ISBN-13: 978-0309047982 | Publication Date: January 1994 | Edition: 1st Ed.

This book presents a current assessment of this rapidly evolving field, offering principles for actions and research and policy recommendations on key issues in genetic testing and screening. Among the important issues covered are quality control in genetic gesting; appropriate roles for public agencies, private health practitioners, research laboratories and centers, and companies involved in testing; value-neutral education and counseling for persons considering testing; use of test results in insurance, employment, and other settings; and more.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: National Academy Press; 1st Ed. edition (January 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0309047986
ISBN-13: 978-0309047982
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,937,595 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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