Brave New NHS?: The Impact of the New Genetics on the Health Service

Brave New NHS?: The Impact of the New Genetics on the Health Service
ISBN-10
1860300650
ISBN-13
9781860300653
Category
Genetic disorders
Pages
135
Language
English
Published
1998
Publisher
Institute for Public Policy Research
Author
Jo Lenaghan

Description

Genetic testing and screening Current guidelines for genetic testing Suggested criteria for the introduction of genetic tests Current guidelines for genetic screening Criteria for genetic screening Review of current decision - making ...

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