Pharmacogenomics: Social, Ethical, and Clinical Dimensions - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0471227692 ISBN 13 : 9780471227694

Editeur : Wiley-Liss Inc.,U.S., 2003

Synopsis

Through analyses of the complex underlying issues, this interdisciplinary volume frames the agenda for dealing with genetic variation and incorporating pharmacogenomics into health care. The three sections of this book, Research Issues, Clinical Issues, and Social Perspectives address key elements integral to a comprehensive discussion of this emerging field.

This groundbreaking text...

• Examines new research strategies, methodologies, and ethical and social considerations of pharmacogenomics
• Addresses practical considerations of anticipated changes in education, training, oversight, guidelines and protocols, and continuing education requirements
• Provides analyses of the potential enormous impact of pharmacogenomics, such as in the standard of care and treatment, including perspectives from the fields of anthropology, law, ethics, and economics

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Mark A. Rothstein holds the Herbert F. Boehl Chair of Law and Medicine and is Director of the Institute for Bioethics, Health Policy and Law at the University of Louisville. He has appointments in the Departments of Medicine and Family and Community Medicine at the School of Medicine and at the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. Professor Rothstein is a leading authority on genetics, privacy, and health policy. He has served as an advisor to the NIH, CDC, DOE, Institute of Medicine, National Conference of State Legislatures, and numerous other public and professional entitles.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wiley-Liss Inc.,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471227692
• ISBN 13: 9780471227694
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Éditeur: Rothstein Mark A.
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• Personne responsable: non disponible