Risk, Age and Pregnancy: A Case Study of Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing

Risk, Age and Pregnancy provides an in-depth case study of the operation of a prenatal genetic screening and testing system. The methodology integrates observational, qualitative interview and survey data. The perspectives of pregnant women, hospital doctors and midwives are explored in depth, as is the communication between women and the hospital doctors who advise them. The book offers insights which are relevant to those concerned with the rapidly growing field of genetic risk management.

Author: B. Heyman,M. Henriksen
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 03/13/2001
Pages: 242
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 8.88h x 5.82w x 0.81d
ISBN: 9780333739402

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 09/01/2001 pg. 111

About the Author
BOB HEYMAN is Professor of Health Research and Director of Research at St Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery at City University, London. He is editor of Researching User Perspectives on Community Health and Risk, Health and Health Care: A Qualitative Approach.

METTE HENRIKSEN is a Registered Midwife and a Research Student at the University of Northumbria.