Bush Lynn Wein (Faculty Of Pediatric Clinical Genetics Faculty Of Pediatric Clinical Genetics Columbia University Medical Center New York Usa) - The Drama Of Dna: Narrative Genomics - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Through the use of dramatic narratives The Drama of DN a brings to life the complexities raised by the application of genomic technologies to health care and diagnosis. This creative pedagogical approach shines a unique light on the ethical psychosocial and policy challenges that emerge as comprehensive sequencing of the human genome transitions from research to clinical medicine. Narrative genomics aims to enhance understanding of how we evaluate process and share genomic information and to cultivate a deeper appreciation for difficult decisions encountered by health care professionals bioethicists families and society as this technology reaches the bedside. This innovative book includes both original genomic plays and theatrical excerpts that illuminate the implications of genomic information and emerging technologies for physicians scientists counselors patients blood relatives and society. In addition to the plays the authors provide an analytical foundation to frame the many challenges that often arise.
Title: The Drama Of Dna: Narrative Genomics
Author(s): Bush Lynn Wein (Faculty Of Pediatric Clinical Genetics Faculty Of Pediatric Clinical Genetics Columbia University Medical Center New York Usa)
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Barcode: 9780199309351
Pages: 240 Pages
Publication Date: 4/8/2014
Category: Dna & Genome