Ethical Analysis of Genetic Testing in Children John G. Twomey PhD, PNP Introduction The increasing capacity of genetic testing technologies provides more opportunities for disease-related genes to be identified. Currently,…
Parental Request for Advanced Directives: Decision Making in Evolving Environments Robin R. Leger PhD, MS, RN, CCRP Introduction Today, we see numbers of children born with congenital anomalies and those…
Concerns of Patients and Families Surrounding Genetic Testing Janet K. Williams PhD, RN, PNP, CGC, FAAN Individuals and families participate in genetic testing for a variety of clinical reasons. Concerns…
Introduction This section of the monograph discusses selected applications of genetic and genomic technologies, particularly the current patterns of mutational testing that are widely available today. While these chapters present…
African American Perspectives on Genetics and Ethics Ida J. Spruill PhD, MSN, RN, LIWS Bernice Coleman PhD, ACNP Introduction The genomic era, filled with the possibility of new discoveries and…
Hispanic/Latino Perspectives on Genetics and Ethics Carmen T. Paniagua EdD, RN, CPC, ACNP-BC Robert E. Taylor MD, PhD, FACP, FCCP Introduction This chapter explores the perspectives on genetics and ethics…
Native American Communities: Perspectives on Healthcare Genetics Linda Burhansstipanov DrPH, MSPH, CHES Lynne Taylor Bemis PhD Daniel G. Petereit MD Introduction The purpose of this chapter is to assist nurse…
Genetics and Ethics from a Christian Perspective Isaac M. T. Mwase PhD, MDiv, MBA Connie C. Price PhD, MPS Christian voices are being heard on most of the major issues…
Attitudes of Muslims Regarding the New Genetics: Testing, Treatment, and Technology Noureddine Berka PhD, D(ABHI) Timikia Vaughn MS Verle Headings MD, PhD Barbara W. Harrison MS, CGC Robert F. Murray…
The Catholic Church Views on Genetic Testing: Indications for Genetic Counselors Rebecca B. Donohue MSN, FNP-BC, AOCN, APNG Catholic Views on Genetic Services and Testing Cultural diversity can present many…
