Prenatal testing for genetic abnormalities has transformed pregnancy and motherhood. Using sociological research, this book analyzes the social-psychological and ethical implications of invasive prenatal testing, particularly CVS and amniocentesis. Among the issues covered are changes in the genetic counseling profession and in client demographics; the challenge of nondirective genetic counseling; decisions on testing and on which test to have; the timing and risks of the procedures; abortion and grief; the ethics of sex selection; potential uses and abuses of genetic knowledge; and policy and ethical implications.
| Autorius: | Aliza Kolker, B. Meredith Burke, |
| Leidėjas: | Praeger |
| Išleidimo metai: | 1994 |
| Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 248 |
| ISBN-10: | 0897893379 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780897893374 |
| Formatas: | Knyga kietu viršeliu |
| Kalba: | Anglų |
| Žanras: | Pregnancy, birth and baby care: advice, topics and issues |
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