Antenatal and Neonatal Screening - Couverture rigide

 
9780192628268: Antenatal and Neonatal Screening
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0192628267 ISBN 13 : 9780192628268
Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2000

Synopsis

The options in antenatal and neonatal care are legion. Preferences still tend to be subjective. In spite of much publicity that has raised public expectation, an up-to-date thorough evaluation of antenatal and neonatal screening was lacking. This book sets out screening approaches in a quantitative manner and will enable choices to be based on objective evidence of efficacy and, where appropriate, safety. Technical advances have sometimes been introduced uncritically and without adequate assessment. It has been assumed, perhaps naively, that the early detection of abnormality will invariably be a good thing. In this book, there is no such assumption that new tests or technical procedures are useful. They are only considered as a legitimate medical option if they can and have been shown to lead to improvements in outcome. Each disorder is defined and the screening procedure which is designed to identify the disorder critically evaluated. Priority is given to the screening of disorders which lend themselves to effective intervention and practical guidance is provided on how screening should be conducted. Most chapters include a discussion of problem areas and research needs. There are 23 chapters from leading experts from Europe and North America. The book bridges different disciplines concerned with screening and thereby improves the understanding of the subject and will improve delivery of preventive medical services. The book is directed at obstetricians, public health doctors, paediatricians and fetal medicine doctors, epidemiologists, geneticists, health care providers and administrators.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The options in antenatal and neonatal care are legion. Preferences still tend to be subjective. In spite of much publicity that has raised public expectation, an up-to-date thorough evaluation of antenatal and neonatal screening was lacking. This book sets out screening approaches in a quantitative manner and will enable choices to be based on objective evidence of efficacy and, where appropriate, safety. Technical advances have sometimes been introduced uncritically and without adequate assessment. It has been assumed, perhaps naively, that the early detection of abnormality will invariably be a good thing. In this book, there is no such assumption that new tests or technical procedures are useful. They are only considered as a legitimate medical option if they can and have been shown to lead to improvements in outcome. Each disorder is defined and the screening procedure which is designed to identify the disorder critically evaluated. Priority is given to the screening of disorders which lend themselves to effective intervention and practical guidance is provided on how screening should be conducted. Most chapters include a discussion of problem areas and research needs. There are 23 chapters from leading experts from Europe and North America. The book bridges different disciplines concerned with screening and thereby improves the understanding of the subject and will improve delivery of preventive medical services. The book is directed at obstetricians, public health doctors, paediatricians and fetal medicine doctors, epidemiologists, geneticists, health care providers and administrators.

Revue de presse

This book gathers together a large amount of data about antenatal and neonatal screening. It is easy to consult and gives a very thorough review of antenatal and neonatal methodologies and procedures. It should be of great value to anyone concerned with screening procedures. (Human Genetics)

An epidemiologist's dream... this book is unique because it brings together such a wealth of data from so many experts that it is wonderful value for the price. (BMJ)

This is a valuable book. A rigorous approach is taken throughout... Altogether, this book contains a wealth of information on all aspects of screening in the antenatal and perinatal period. (The Lancet)

This is an important and useful book which should be read by persons who are more involved in applying principles of prevention of disease than treatment only. (World Health Forum)

An extraordinary amount of thought has gone into the production of the volume... The volume is essential reading for all concerned with maternal and child health and for those responsible for the provision of health services. (Early Human Development)

This is a book that should be on main hospital or university library shelves and many epidemiologists, obstetricians, and paediatricians will wish to have a copy at hand in their own departments. (International Journal of Epidemiology)

It is intended and should serve as a companion to screening the mother and child for the prevention of genetic and environmental disease. (American Journal of Human Genetics)

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press
Date d'édition
2000
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0192628267
ISBN 13 
9780192628268
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
615
Éditeur
Wald Nicholas, Leck Ian
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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