Genetic testing : care, consent, and liability / Neil F. Sharpe, Ronald F. Carter.

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Liss, [2006], ©2006.

xxv, 594 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 453-566) and index.

Genetic counseling and the physician-patient relationship -- Communication -- Psychological aspects -- Duty of care -- Family history -- Referral and diagnosis -- Informed consent -- Prenatal screening and diagnosis -- Genetics of common neurological disorders -- Newborn and carrier screening -- Susceptibility testing -- Test samples and laboratory protocols -- Risk assessment -- Test results: communication and counseling -- Confidentiality, disclosure, and recontact -- Appendix 1: New genetics and the protection of information -- Appendix 2: Web resources.