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The Politics of Personalised Medicine: Pharmacogenetics in the Clinic

Patrick Bateson

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This book applies a social science perspective to an examination of issues that arise in clinical practice as a result of drug development linked to genetic testing. These include the social context within which new drugs undergo trials and the related attitudes and expectations of clinicians and patients. Two case studies illustrate the arguments--one on aspects of Alzheimer's disease, and the other on the drug Herceptin which is used in the treatment of breast cancer.

Language: English

Pages: 216

Format: Paperback

Release: December 01, 2000

ISBN 13: 9780521602655

The Politics of Personalised Medicine: Pharmacogenetics in the Clinic

Patrick Bateson

0/5 ( ratings)

This book applies a social science perspective to an examination of issues that arise in clinical practice as a result of drug development linked to genetic testing. These include the social context within which new drugs undergo trials and the related attitudes and expectations of clinicians and patients. Two case studies illustrate the arguments--one on aspects of Alzheimer's disease, and the other on the drug Herceptin which is used in the treatment of breast cancer.

Language: English

Pages: 216

Format: Paperback

Release: December 01, 2000

ISBN 13: 9780521602655

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