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Ethical Issues in Governing Biobanks : Global Perspectives.

Population genomics research drawing on genetic databases has expanded rapidly, with some of this information being combined in 'biobanks'. Managing this information in an appropriate way is a highly complex ethical issue in the health policy arena. This book combines theoretical and empir...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Elger, Bernice S., 1964-
Otros Autores: Biller-Andorno, Nikola, Capron, Alexander M.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Farnham : Ashgate Pub., 2008.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Cover; Contents; Notes on the Contributors; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction: Biobanks, Genomics, and Research--A Nightmare for Public Policy Makers?; PART I: RESEARCH BIOBANKS: CURRENT STATUS AND DEBATES; PART II: CONSENSUS AND CONTROVERSIES AMONG INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS CONCERNING ISSUES RAISED BY GENETIC DATABASES; PART III: SHAPING THE FUTURE LEGAL AND ETHICAL DEVELOPMENT OF GENETIC DATABASES; Index.