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- Genetic testing / by Boslaugh, Sarah,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction to Genetics -- Introduction to Genetic Testing -- Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing -- Types of Medical Genetic Testing -- Genetic Counseling -- Heritage Tracing -- Other Uses of Genetic Testing -- Financial Concerns Related to Genetic Testing -- Legal and Ethical Concerns Related to Genetic Testing -- Psychological Issues Related to Genetic Testing -- Evaluating Genetic Tests.This book covers genetic testing, including the rise of direct-to-consumer tests, and delves into the ethical, legal, financial, medical, and psychological issues and controversies that surround genetic testing. It also provides case studies, a timeline of critical events, and a directory of resources.Description based on print version record.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.- Subjects: Medical genetics.;
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- Organ donation / by Boslaugh, Sarah,author.;
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Series Foreword -- Preface -- Part I: Overview -- Chapter 1: Organ Donation and Transplantation: Past and Present -- Chapter 2: Types of Organ Donation -- Chapter 3: The Process of Organ Donation, Matching, and Transplantation -- Chapter 4: Life after Donating or Receiving an Organ -- Chapter 5: Religious and Cultural Perspectives on Organ Donation -- Chapter 6: Alternatives to Human Organ Donation and Transplantation -- Part II: Controversies and Issues -- Chapter 7: Practical and Logistical Issues in Organ Donation and Transplantation -- Chapter 8: Legal Issues in Organ Donation -- Chapter 9: Financial Issues in Organ Donation and Transplantation -- Chapter 10: Ethical Issues in Organ Donation -- Part III: Scenarios -- 11. Case Studies -- Glossary -- Directory of Resources -- Index -- About the Author.Donated organs and tissues have improved or saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals. But these life-changing procedures raise many logistical and ethical questions. How can organs be effectively allocated to those in need? Should individuals be allowed to purchase organs from living donors? What role does religion and culture play in someone’s decision to donate or accept an organ? Will new technologies like bioprinting change the future of organ donation?Part of Greenwood’s Health and Medical Issues Today series, Organ Donation is divided into three sections. Part I explores different aspects of the donation and transplantation process, including which tissues and organs can be donated, living versus deceased donation, religious and cultural perceptions, and cutting-edge alternatives to traditional organ transplants. Part II delves deep into a variety of issues and controversies related to the subject, offering thorough and balanced coverage of such hot-button topics as opt-in versus opt-out systems, organ trafficking, and transplant tourism. Part III provides a variety of useful materials, including case studies, a glossary, and a directory of resources.Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-170) and index.Part I. Overview. Organ donation and transplantation: past and present ; Types of organ donation ; The process of organ donation, matching, and transplantation ; Life after donating or receiving an organ ; Religious and cultural perspectives on organ donation ; Alternatives to human organ donation and transplantation -- Part II. Controversies and issues. Practical and logistical issues in organ donation and transplantation ; Legal issues in organ donation ; Financial issues in organ donation and transplantation ; Ethical issues in organ donation -- Part III. Scenarios. Case studies -- Glossary -- Directory of resources.- Subjects: Donation of organs, tissues, etc.; Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc.;
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- Organ Donation. by Boslaugh, Sarah.;
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Series Foreword -- Preface -- Part I: Overview -- Chapter 1: Organ Donation and Transplantation: Past and Present -- Chapter 2: Types of Organ Donation -- Chapter 3: The Process of Organ Donation, Matching, and Transplantation -- Chapter 4: Life after Donating or Receiving an Organ -- Chapter 5: Religious and Cultural Perspectives on Organ Donation -- Chapter 6: Alternatives to Human Organ Donation and Transplantation -- Part II: Controversies and Issues -- Chapter 7: Practical and Logistical Issues in Organ Donation and Transplantation -- Chapter 8: Legal Issues in Organ Donation -- Chapter 9: Financial Issues in Organ Donation and Transplantation -- Chapter 10: Ethical Issues in Organ Donation -- Part III: Scenarios -- 11. Case Studies -- Glossary -- Directory of Resources -- Index -- About the Author.Donated organs and tissues have improved or saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals. But these life-changing procedures raise many logistical and ethical questions. How can organs be effectively allocated to those in need? Should individuals be allowed to purchase organs from living donors? What role does religion and culture play in someone’s decision to donate or accept an organ? Will new technologies like bioprinting change the future of organ donation?Part of Greenwood’s Health and Medical Issues Today series, Organ Donation is divided into three sections. Part I explores different aspects of the donation and transplantation process, including which tissues and organs can be donated, living versus deceased donation, religious and cultural perceptions, and cutting-edge alternatives to traditional organ transplants. Part II delves deep into a variety of issues and controversies related to the subject, offering thorough and balanced coverage of such hot-button topics as opt-in versus opt-out systems, organ trafficking, and transplant tourism. Part III provides a variety of useful materials, including case studies, a glossary, and a directory of resources.Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2022. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries. - Subjects: Electronic books.;
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