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Genetic Disorders and the Fetus
. Ed(S): Milunsky, Dr Aubrey, M.D.
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Paperback / so. Editor(s): Milunsky, Dr Aubrey, M.D. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: MFN; MJA; MJC; MJWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1143.
Technological advances continue to expand the number of genetic disorders that can be diagnosed in utero. Utilization of this new technology has de manded special expertise available in relatively few academic centers. As these new applications have become more widespread so have the realities of the medicolegal implications. Notwithstanding the laboratory challenges, most legal action, at least in the United States, has arisen from the physician's failure to inform a patient about the risks of a genetic disorder or the oppor tunities presented by prenatal diagnosis. Hence an extensive thorough reex amination of the subject seems appropriate and timely. The ... Read more
Technological advances continue to expand the number of genetic disorders that can be diagnosed in utero. Utilization of this new technology has de manded special expertise available in relatively few academic centers. As these new applications have become more widespread so have the realities of the medicolegal implications. Notwithstanding the laboratory challenges, most legal action, at least in the United States, has arisen from the physician's failure to inform a patient about the risks of a genetic disorder or the oppor tunities presented by prenatal diagnosis. Hence an extensive thorough reex amination of the subject seems appropriate and timely. The ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer United States
Condition
New
Number of Pages
704
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781468434408
SKU
V9781468434408
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Ref
99-15
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