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Samerski, Silja

The Decision Trap

Samerski, Silja - The Decision Trap, ebook

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The Decision Trap questions a dogma of our time: the assumption that genetic education empowers citizens and increases their autonomy. It argues that professional instructions about genes, genetic risks, and genetic test options convey a genetic worldview which destroys self-confidence and makes clients dependent on genetic experts and technologies. Part one of the book introduces the reader to the idea of genetic education. It clarifies the notion of the "gene" as it is commonly understood, and shows that, scientifically, the concept of genes as definable, causal agents is outdated. Part two of the book investigates the hidden curriculum of genetic education, using genetic counselling as a prime example. Genetic counselling is a professional service that aims to enable clients to make autonomous decisions about genetic test options and cope with the results.

Keywords: Genetic education, genes, genetics, autonomy, genetic risks, genetic testing, biology, genetic counselling, amniocentesis, Down's syndrome, cancer risks, eugenics, heredity, responsibility, informed decision making, self-determination, gene carrier, statistics, medical, medicine, risk, diagnosis, irrealis mood

Author(s)
Publisher
Andrews UK
Publication year
2015
Language
en
Edition
1
Page amount
191 pages
Category
Medicine, Health Care, Mode
Format
Ebook
eISBN (ePUB)
9781845408305
Printed ISBN
9781845407766

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