Book ID: CBB001213529

Telling Genes: The Story of Genetic Counseling in America (2012)

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Stern, Alexandra Minna (Author)


Johns Hopkins University Press


Publication Date: 2012
Physical Details: ix + 238; ill.
Language: English

For sixty years genetic counselors have served as the messengers of important information about the risks, realities, and perceptions of genetic conditions. More than 2,500 certified genetic counselors in the United States work in clinics, community and teaching hospitals, public health departments, private biotech companies, and universities. This work considers the purpose of genetic counseling for twenty-first century families and society and places the field into its historical context. Genetic counselors educate physicians, scientific researchers, and prospective parents about the role of genetics in inherited disease. They are responsible for reliably translating test results and technical data for a diverse clientele, using scientific acumen and human empathy to help people make informed decisions about genomic medicine. Here the author traces the development of genetic counseling from the eugenics movement of the early twentieth century to the current era of human genomics. Drawing from archival records, patient files, and oral histories, she presents the fascinating story of the growth of genetic counseling practices, principles, and professionals.

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Review Allen, Garland E. (2013) Review of "Telling Genes: The Story of Genetic Counseling in America". Journal of American History (pp. 878-879). unapi

Review Pemberton, Stephen (2013) Review of "Telling Genes: The Story of Genetic Counseling in America". Bulletin of the History of Medicine (pp. 489-491). unapi

Review O'Doherty, Kieran (2014) Review of "Telling Genes: The Story of Genetic Counseling in America". Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences (pp. 115-117). unapi

Review Baker, Leslie (2014) Review of "Telling Genes: The Story of Genetic Counseling in America". Canadian Bulletin of Medical History/Bulletin Canadienne d'Histoire de la Medecine (pp. 225-227). unapi

Review Hogan, Andrew J. (2014) Review of "Telling Genes: The Story of Genetic Counseling in America". Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences (pp. 687-689). unapi

Review Ankeny, Rachel A. (2015) Review of "Telling Genes: The Story of Genetic Counseling in America". Isis: International Review Devoted to the History of Science and Its Cultural Influences (pp. 217-218). unapi

Review Turner, Adam (2014) Review of "Telling Genes: The Story of Genetic Counseling in America". Social History of Medicine (pp. 180-182). unapi

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Authors & Contributors
Miner, Skye A.
Bertotti, Andrea M.
Weatherall, D. J.
Skolbekken, John-Arne
Santora, Lidia
Rubin, Lawrence C.
Concepts
Public health
Public understanding of medicine
Medicine
Risk
Medical genetics
Public opinion
Time Periods
21st century
20th century, late
20th century
19th century
Places
United States
Great Britain
South Africa
Japan
Europe
China
Institutions
Accountable Care Organizations (Medical care)
World Health Organization (WHO)
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