| Description |
xv, 198 p. : ill. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: genetic tests are different -- A brief overview of susceptibility-gene testing -- Am I at a higher risk for this disease than other people? -- Will the test give me useful information? -- Is this the right time in my life to be taking this test? -- Will the advantages gained from having the genetic information outweigh the disadvantages? -- Decisions, decisions -- Deciding about other types of genetic tests -- The future of genetic medicine. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
Genetic screening.
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Genetic disorders -- Risk factors.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9780813543772 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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0813543770 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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9780813543789 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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0813543789 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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