Genetics and Ethics in Health Care: New Questions in the Age of Genomics Health (American Nurses Association)

This book focuses on the accomplishments to date in understanding genetic causal factors in health and illness and the resulting ethical challenges. Also includes contributions from nursing and other healthcare disciplines, as well as from cultural, ethnic, and religious communties. A variety of case studies and articles on specific health conditions and healthcare situations lends depth to the discussion. Readers will gain a in-depth understanding of the ethical issues surrounding genetic and genomic technologies.