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Description for Pharmacogenomics
Hardcover. This book examines the ethical, legal, and social implication of pharmacogenomics. Through analyses of the complex underlying issues, this interdisciplinary volume frames the agenda for dealing with genetic variation and incorporating pharmacogenomics into health care. Editor(s): Rothstein, Mark A. Num Pages: 384 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: MFN; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 658.
Through analyses of the complex underlying issues, this interdisciplinary volume frames the agenda for dealing with genetic variation and incorporating pharmacogenomics into health care. The three sections of this book, Research Issues, Clinical Issues, and Social Perspectives address key elements integral to a comprehensive discussion of this emerging field.
Through analyses of the complex underlying issues, this interdisciplinary volume frames the agenda for dealing with genetic variation and incorporating pharmacogenomics into health care. The three sections of this book, Research Issues, Clinical Issues, and Social Perspectives address key elements integral to a comprehensive discussion of this emerging field.
This groundbreaking text…
- Examines new research strategies, methodologies, and ethical and social considerations of pharmacogenomics
- Addresses practical considerations of anticipated changes in education, training, oversight, guidelines and protocols, and continuing education requirements
- Provides analyses of the potential enormous impact of pharmacogenomics, such as in the standard of care and treatment, including perspectives ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471227694
SKU
V9780471227694
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About Rothstein
Mark A. Rothstein holds the Herbert F. Boehl Chair of Law and Medicine and is Director of the Institute for Bioethics, Health Policy and Law at the University of Louisville. He has appointments in the Departments of Medicine and Family and Community Medicine at the School of Medicine and at the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. Professor Rothstein is ... Read more
Reviews for Pharmacogenomics
"The discussion of societal, legal, economic, and governmental issues go well beyond the sphere of pharmogenomics." (American Journal for Medical Genetics, September 1, 2005) "...indispensable guide...as timely as it can be...an impressive multidisciplinary analysis...a 'must read'..." (Bioethics, Vol 18(4), August 2004) "…Pharmacogenomics is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the field…. Given this book's uniqueness…libraries ... Read more