Heyman,
B and Henriksen, M. (2001) Risk, Age and Pregnancy; A Case Study of
Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing. Palgrave
The book
integrates observational, survey and qualitative interview methods.
It offers insights into the risk management dilemmas faced by those
who attempt to control genetic futures. Researchers, obstetricians,
midwives and health service managers will find the book insightful
and challenging. ISBN 0-333-73940-X |
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The chapter headings, showing
the content of the book are shown below:
1. The Constitution
of Down's Syndrome as a Risk Entity
2. Age and
Pregnancy
3. The Offer
of Genetic Screening/Testing
4. Women's
Decisions about Genetic Tests I: Values and Probabilities
5. Women's
Decisions about Genetic Tests II: Time Management and Outcomes
6. The Hospital
Consultation I: The Pre-test Risk of Genetic Abnormalities
7. The Hospital
Consultation II: Risk and Genetic Screening/Testing
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