Research Catalog

Title

Future perfect : confronting decisions about genetics / Lori B. Andrews.

Author

Andrews, Lori B., 1952-

Publication

New York : Columbia University Press, [2001], ©2001.

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Description

ix, 264 pages; 24 cm

Subject

Genetic screening > Social aspects

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-247) and index.

Contents

• Ch. 1. Genetics Enters Our Lives. The Rapid Integration of Genetic Tests Into Clinical Practice. How Genetics Differs from Other Medical Realms. Commercialism in Genetics. Simplifying Genetic Tests. Exaggerated Faith in Genetics. Charting the Future of Genetic Policy -- 2. Competing Frameworks for Genetics Policy. Historical Context of Genetics. Alternative Frameworks. The Medical Model. The Public Health Model. The Fundamental Rights Model. Seeking a Framework for the Future of Genetics -- 3. The Impact of Genetic Services on Personal Life. Impact on Self-Concept. Use of Genetic Services -- 4. The Changing Face of Parenthood in the Genetics Era. Impact on Reproduction. Impact on Decision About Children. Reconceiving Parenthood -- 5. The Impact of Genetic Services on Women, People of Color, and Individuals with Disabilities. Women and Genetic Services. People of Color and Genetic Services. Individuals with Disabilities and Genetic Services. Protecting the Disadvantaged --
• 6. Problems in the Delivery of Genetic Services. Physician Knowledge About Genetics. Quality Assurance in Testing. Genetic Hubris. Medical Pressure to Use Genetic Services. Impact of Physicians Beliefs and Personalities on the Provision of Genetic Information. Informational Materials About Genetics. Enhancing the Quality of Genetic Services -- 7. The Impact of Genetics on Cultural Value and Social Institutions. Predicting Future Academic Worth. Predicting Future Health Care Needs. Statutory Responses to Insurance and Employment Discrimination. The Lack of Protection for Medical Information in General. DNA and Social Decision Making. Genetic Determinism Takes Hold -- 8. Which Conceptual Model Best Fits Genetics? The Medical Model. The Public Health Model. The Fundamental Rights Model. Legal Justification for the Fundamental Rights Model. Drawing the Line in the Genetics Realm. Combating Genetic Hubris.

ISBN

0231121628

LCCN

00059657

OCLC

• ocm44681796
• SCSB-4093927

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries