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Risk, Age and Pregnancy
M. Henriksen
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Description for Risk, Age and Pregnancy
Paperback. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHBC; MFN; MJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
Number of Pages
242
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349409372
SKU
V9781349409372
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About M. Henriksen
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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