Direct-to-consumer genetic testing : summary of a workshop / Mary Fraker and Anne-Marie Mazza, rapporteurs ; Committee on Science, Technology, and Law Policy and Global Affairs ; Board on Life Sciences, Division on Earth and Life Studies ; Forum on Drug Discovery, Development and Translation, Board on Health Sciences Policy ; Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health, Board on Health Sciences Policy ; National Cancer Policy Forum, Board on Health Care Services ; Institute of Medicine and National Research Council of the National Academies.
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2011. |
| Description | xii, 93 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Fraker, Mary. |
| Other author/creator | Mazza, Anne-Marie. |
| Other author/creator | National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Science, Technology, and Law. |
| Other author/creator | National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Life Sciences. |
| Other author/creator | Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation. |
| Other author/creator | Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health. |
| Other author/creator | National Cancer Policy Forum (U.S.) |
| Other author/creator | National Academies Press (U.S.) |
| Contents | Introduction -- Scientific foundations for direct-to-consumer genetic testing -- Personal and social issues -- Research and medical issues -- Impact on health care and public health -- Current legislative and regulatory framework in the United States -- Areas for further study. |
| Local note | Laupus-WCP |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Other forms | Also available in Open Book format via the National Academies Press home page. |
| ISBN | 9780309162166 |
| ISBN | 0309162165 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | QZ 52 D598 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |