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- catalog abstract "In this book, geneticist and science policy expert Doris Teichler Zallen explains clearly and sympathetically how genetic disorders are passed along in families; which hereditary disorders can be tested for using genetic technology; how the new DNA tests for genetic disorders work; what genetic tests can and can't reveal, and why the tests often do not give clear-cut answers; what questions one should ask doctors and genetic counselors; how the health care system. Government policies, and insurance companies influence our options; and what the resources are for obtaining more information and counseling. Through the stories of real families and the choices they made about genetic testing, Zallen helps readers think through their own alternatives and discuss them with relatives. Does it Run in the Family? is essential reading for every family coping with inherited medical conditions and for the medical and genetics professionals. Involved in their decisions. It will also interest all readers who seek a clear explanation of the new DNA tests and the issues surrounding them.".
- catalog contributor b10237451.
- catalog created "c1997.".
- catalog date "1997".
- catalog date "c1997.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1997.".
- catalog description "Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Basics of Genetics and Genetic Testing -- Ch. 3. Finding Out about Genetic Tests -- Ch. 4. Making Decisions about Genetic Testing -- Ch. 5. Making Decisions about Testing for Susceptibility -- Ch. 6. Societal Uses of DNA Testing Information -- Ch. 7. The Outlook for Future Genetic Tests and Treatments -- Ch. 8. Nurturing the Genetic Grapevine -- Ch. 9. Some Thoughts and Recommendations.".
- catalog description "Government policies, and insurance companies influence our options; and what the resources are for obtaining more information and counseling. Through the stories of real families and the choices they made about genetic testing, Zallen helps readers think through their own alternatives and discuss them with relatives. Does it Run in the Family? is essential reading for every family coping with inherited medical conditions and for the medical and genetics professionals.".
- catalog description "In this book, geneticist and science policy expert Doris Teichler Zallen explains clearly and sympathetically how genetic disorders are passed along in families; which hereditary disorders can be tested for using genetic technology; how the new DNA tests for genetic disorders work; what genetic tests can and can't reveal, and why the tests often do not give clear-cut answers; what questions one should ask doctors and genetic counselors; how the health care system.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog description "Involved in their decisions. It will also interest all readers who seek a clear explanation of the new DNA tests and the issues surrounding them.".
- catalog extent "xii, 201 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0813524466 (cloth : alk. paper)".
- catalog issued "1997".
- catalog issued "c1997.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press,".
- catalog subject "616/.042 21".
- catalog subject "Genetic Diseases, Inborn diagnosis Popular Works.".
- catalog subject "Genetic disorders Diagnosis Popular works.".
- catalog subject "QZ50 T484 1997".
- catalog subject "RB155.6 .T45 1997".
- catalog tableOfContents "Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Basics of Genetics and Genetic Testing -- Ch. 3. Finding Out about Genetic Tests -- Ch. 4. Making Decisions about Genetic Testing -- Ch. 5. Making Decisions about Testing for Susceptibility -- Ch. 6. Societal Uses of DNA Testing Information -- Ch. 7. The Outlook for Future Genetic Tests and Treatments -- Ch. 8. Nurturing the Genetic Grapevine -- Ch. 9. Some Thoughts and Recommendations.".
- catalog title "Does it run in the family? : a consumer's guide to DNA testing for genetic disorders / Doris Teichler Zallen.".
- catalog type "Popular works. fast".
- catalog type "text".