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Risk, Age and Pregnancy: A Case Study of Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing
Heyman, Bob, Henriksen, Mette
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Description for Risk, Age and Pregnancy: A Case Study of Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing
Hardcover. This volume 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. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNC; MBP; MFN; MJTF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 502.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
242
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333739402
SKU
V9780333739402
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Ref
99-15
About Heyman, Bob, Henriksen, Mette
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.
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