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This book presents a current assessment of this rapidly evolving field, offering principles for actions and research and policy recommendations on key issues in genetic testing and screening. Among the important issues covered are quality control in genetic gesting; appropriate roles for public agencies, private health practitioners, research laboratories and centers, and companies involved in testing; value-neutral education and counseling for persons considering testing; use of test results in insurance, employment, and other settings; and more.Institute of Medicine Staff is the author of 'Assessing Genetic Risks Implications for Health and Social Policy' with ISBN 9780309047982 and ISBN 0309047986.
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