"genetic counseling" - Books, journals, articles @ The Questia Online Library

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Prenatal Testing: A Sociological Perspective

Book by Aliza Kolker, B. Meredith Burke; Bergin & Garvey, 1994

Subjects:

Genetic counseling--Psychological aspects, Genetic counseling--Social aspects, Prenatal diagnosis--Psychological aspects, Prenatal diagnosis--Social aspects

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Testing for genetic abnormalities has transformed pregnancy and motherhood, and the recent discoveries by the Human Genome Project affect us all. In this updated version of their important book with its new Afterword, the authors have incorporated the most recent prenatal testing information. Using ...
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Testing for genetic abnormalities has transformed pregnancy and motherhood, and the recent discoveries by the Human Genome Project affect us all. In this updated version of their important book with its new Afterword, the authors have incorporated the most recent prenatal testing information. Using their own research, the authors analyze the psycho-social and ethical implications of genetic testing. Among the issues discussed in the new Afterword are the spread of prenatal testing, the changing meanings of pregnancy, and the perils and promises of the Human Genome Project.
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Choosing Children: Genes, Disability, and Design

Book by Jonathan Glover; Clarendon Press, 2006

Subjects:

Abnormalities, Human--Genetic Aspects, Genetic Counseling, Genetic Disorders In Children, Medical Ethics

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library
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Testing Women, Testing the Fetus: The Social Impact of Amniocentesis in America

Book by Rayna Rapp; Routledge, 1999

Subjects:

Amniocentesis--Social Aspects--United States

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Rich with the voices and stories of participants, these touching, firsthand accounts examine how women of diverse racial, ethnic, class and religious backgrounds perceive prenatal testing, the most prevalent and routinized of the new reproducing technologies. Based on the author's decade of research ...
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Rich with the voices and stories of participants, these touching, firsthand accounts examine how women of diverse racial, ethnic, class and religious backgrounds perceive prenatal testing, the most prevalent and routinized of the new reproducing technologies. Based on the author's decade of research and her own personal experiences with amniocentesis, Testing Women, Testing the Fetus explores the "geneticization" of family life in all its complexity and diversity.
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Backdoor to Eugenics

Book by Troy Duster; Routledge, 2003

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library

Considered a classic in the field, Troy Duster's Backdoor to Eugenics was a groundbreaking book that grappled with the social and political implications of the new genetic technologies. Completely updated and revised, this work will be welcomed back into print as we struggle to understand the pros ...
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Considered a classic in the field, Troy Duster's Backdoor to Eugenics was a groundbreaking book that grappled with the social and political implications of the new genetic technologies. Completely updated and revised, this work will be welcomed back into print as we struggle to understand the pros and cons of prenatal detection of birth defects; gene therapies; growth hormones; and substitute genetic answers to problems linked with such groups as Jews, Scandanavians, Native American, Arabs and African Americans. Duster's book has never been more timely.
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Your Genetic Destiny: Know Your Genes, Secure Your Health, and Save Your Life

Book by Aubrey Milunsky; Perseus Publishing, 2001

Subjects:

Genetic Disorders--Popular Works, Medical Genetics--Popular Works

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Much in the news, inherited disease and genetic testing are complex and confusing issues that leave most people asking "So, what can I do with this promising information?" A powerfully helpful and authoritative guide, Your Genetic Destiny has the answers. From what tests to have taken to what the ...
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Much in the news, inherited disease and genetic testing are complex and confusing issues that leave most people asking "So, what can I do with this promising information?" A powerfully helpful and authoritative guide, Your Genetic Destiny has the answers. From what tests to have taken to what the results mean and when further genetic counseling is in order; from what foods to avoid to which medications to take and what other medical options are available, world-renowned geneticist Aubrey Milunsky demonstrates how knowledge of our genetic makeup can save our lives. Covering heart disease, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, mental illness, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, longevity, and infertility, Your Genetic Destiny is the most comprehensive, compassionate, and informed guide available for all concerned about the risks of inherited disease.
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The Role of Genetic Counseling in the Elective Termination of Pregnancies Involving Fetuses with Disabilities

Journal article by Christy D. Roberts, Laura M. Stough, Linda H. Parrish; Journal of Special Education, Vol. 36, 2002

Subjects:

Abortion counseling--Analysis, Birth defects--Diagnosis, Intrauterine, Fetus--Abnormalities, Genetic counseling--Analysis, Pregnant women--Surveys, Prenatal diagnosis--Analysis

Collections: Education, Entire Library

The role of genetic counseling in the elective termination of...referred by their physicians for genetic counseling either because of their age or...Although women reported that genetic counseling was helpful, they revealed that...
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Effect of Receiving Genetic Counseling on Pre-event Anxiety in Genetic Amniocentesis Patients

Journal article by Cnm Jo Ann B Ruiz-Bueno Rn Phd, A. Marilyn Sime Rn Phd, Jd Marjorie H Msc Kitchell; Pre- and Peri-natal Psychology Journal, Vol. 6, 1991

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library

Effect of Receiving Genetic Counseling on Pre-event Anxiety in Genetic...intervention. The beneficial effect of genetic counseling as an intervention to alter...One important purpose of genetic counseling is to identify women and couples...
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Genetic Counseling: Implications for Community Counselors

Journal article by Nancy Bodenhorn, Gerard Lawson; Journal of Counseling and Development, Vol. 81, 2003

Subjects:

Genetic disorders--Diagnosis, Genetic screening--Evaluation, Mental illness--Diagnosis, Mental illness--Genetic aspects, Mental illness--Risk factors, Pregnant women--Medical examination, Pregnant women--Psychological aspects, Prenatal diagnosis--Psychological aspects

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library

Genetic counseling: implications for community counselors...discuss reproductive issues, although genetic counseling for pediatric and adult onset disorders...process, perceptions of what makes genetic counseling effective, and social and ethical...
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Genetic Dilemmas and the Child's Right to an Open Future

Journal article by Dena S. Davis; The Hastings Center Report, Vol. 27, 1997

Subjects:

Genetic counseling--Ethical aspects, Genetic screening--Ethical aspects, Genetic testing--Ethical aspects

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library

...Davis The profession of genetic counseling is strongly characterized by...looking at moral issues in genetic counseling often leaves both the counselors...surfacing of a new kind of genetic counseling request: parents with certain...
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Human Genes and Race in the Age of "the X-files"

Journal article by Tina M. Harris, Judith Weiner, Roxanne Parrott; American Journal of Health Studies, Vol. 20, 2005

Subjects:

Behavior, Community, Disease, Genetic counseling, Health care, Health education, Learning, Medical research, Race, Research & development--R&D, Technological change, Television networks, Television programming

Collections: Education, Entire Library

...findings, it seems probable that health care practitioners ranging from primary care practice to specialists in genetic counseling settings are interacting with clients whose media use possibly affects their knowledge and understanding of genetic...

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Golden News Nuggets

Magazine article; Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Vol. 24, December 13, 2007

Subjects:

Alternative energy sources, Architecture, California, College students, Comparative studies, Construction, Education reform, Educational leadership, Electric power, Electric vehicles, Environmental science, Forest & brush fires, Genetic counseling, Genetic disorders, Green buildings, Initiatives, Kinesiology, Leadership training, Learning, Molecular biology, Physical fitness, Politics, Social change, Statistical data, Technological change

Collections: Education, Entire Library

...starting in the fall of 2008. The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program is being offered in collaboration with...university program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling on the West Coast. Coastline Community College...
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Thescientist 2009 Best Places to Work Industry

Magazine article by Tia Ghose; The Scientist, Vol. 23, June 2009

Subjects:

Genetic counseling, Genetic engineering, Insect control, Molecular biology, Organizational structure, Pharmaceutical industry, Polls & surveys, Research & development--R&D, Research methodology, Scientists, Work environment

Collections: Entire Library
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Whither Genomic Medicine?

Magazine article by Mathew Cabot; World and I, Vol. 16, October 2001

Subjects:

Genetic research--Social aspects, Genomes--Research, Human Genome Project--Research, Human genetics--Research

Collections: Entire Library

...genomic medicine: gene testing, genetic counseling, gene therapy, and gene-guided...Grail of molecular biology. Genetic counseling One of the main problems...a significant expansion of genetic counseling. Obstetricians perform the...
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Genetic Forecasting: An Opportunity to Control Your Destiny

Magazine article by James O. Wooten; The Futurist, Vol. 34, January 2000

Subjects:

Gene therapy--Forecasts, Genetics--Forecasts, Health care industry--Forecasts, Medical care--Forecasts

Collections: Entire Library

...opportunity that emerges from these trends is a Genetic Counseling Agency (GCA), a mix of existing specialties including...care market of the twenty-first century. The Genetic Counseling Agency would require contracts that clearly outline...
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I Left a $2 Million Question Mark in a Patient's Chart

Magazine article by Laurie B. Reynard; Medical Economics, Vol. 75, September 7, 1998

Subjects:

Medical malpractice, Obstetrics, Physicians, United States

Collections: Entire Library

...failing to provide her with genetic counseling. Had Carrie realized that her...sued for failing to provide genetic counseling to any patient who gave birth...testified that she had given Carrie genetic counseling. Carrie, the witness said...

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Movers and Shakers

Newspaper article; Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), September 9, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...joined Edward Hospital, Naperville, as director of genetic counseling services. She works with oncology, cardiology...patients. Krishnamachari, who is board certified in genetic counseling, holds a masters degrees in both human genetics...
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Testing Genes Gives Patients Early Look at Cancer Possibility

Newspaper article; Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), March 24, 2005

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...daughters chance of getting cancer. Mayer went for genetic counseling and testing in 2002 at the Cancer Risk Clinic at...Counselors and director of the graduate program of genetic counseling at Northwestern University. However, "all of...
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Charting Patterns Is Important First Step

Newspaper article; The Washington Times, January 23, 2005

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...the HHS one is a very good place to start for the general public," says Allison Mitchell, director of the Cancer Genetic Counseling and Screening Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital Cancer Center. "Of course, I give patients a form to fill out about...
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Athlete Deaths Spur NCAA to Recommend Sickle Cell Trait Testing -BYLN- by Lauran Neergaard Associated Press

Newspaper article; Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), August 10, 2009

Subjects:

Athletes, Health screening, Medical screening, Sickle cell anemia

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...program has since improved newborn notification so that most affected families in western Pennsylvania get telephone genetic counseling, and 20 percent seek testing of family members, up from 2 percent in 2002. And Williams started the ChildrenAEs...
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Gene Chips Advance Medical Research

Newspaper article; The Washington Times, June 13, 2005

Subjects:

Affymetrix Inc., Biotechnology industries, Biotechnology industry

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...providing such life-or-death information not only offer accurate test results, but also confidentiality, plus "genetic counseling and informed consent," where appropriate, he said. Mr. Lubin pointed out there have already been cases where information...

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Huntington's Disease

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...for the disease was located; within that gene a small segment of code is, for some reason, copied over and over. Genetic counseling is extremely important, since 50% of the offspring of an affected parent inherit the gene, which inevitably leads...
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Eugenics

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...called pedigrees, can help families with serious diseases avoid having children with the same diseases through genetic counseling, and, increasingly, prospective parents can be tested directly for the presence of undesired genes. If conception...

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