Risk, Age and Pregnancy: A Case Study of Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing

Risk, Age and Pregnancy: A Case Study of Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing - Paperback

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Risk, Age and Pregnancy: A Case Study of Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing

Risk, Age and Pregnancy: A Case Study of Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing - Paperback

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by B. Heyman (Author), M. Henriksen (Author)

Risk, Age and Pregnancy provides an in-depth case study of the operation of a prenatal genetic screening and testing system. The methodology integrates observational, qualitative interview and survey data. The perspectives of pregnant women, hospital doctors and midwives are explored in depth, as is the communication between women and the hospital doctors who advise them. The book offers insights which are relevant to those concerned with the rapidly growing field of genetic risk management.

Author Biography

BOB HEYMAN is Professor of Health Research and Director of Research at St Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery at City University, London. He is editor of Researching User Perspectives on Community Health and Risk, Health and Health Care: A Qualitative Approach.

METTE HENRIKSEN is a Registered Midwife and a Research Student at the University of Northumbria.
Number of Pages: 242
Dimensions: 0.58 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 01, 2001

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