Preventing Intellectual Disability: Ethical and Clinical Issues - Softcover
Written by a pediatrician as well as a philosopher, this book comprehensively covers the difficult ethical issues involved in the prevention of intellectual disability (ID). Four real cases cover the definition of ID, epidemiology, screening, and genetic counselling. Reproductive autonomy and public health models are scrutinized, and the practical issues of prevention are examined closely with respect to three syndromes.
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Written by an author who is both a paediatrician and a philosopher, this is the first book that covers comprehensively the difficult ethical issues involved in prevention of intellectual disability (ID). These issues are discussed practically and theoretically in the light of four real cases. The cases cover the definition of ID, epidemiology, screening, and genetic counselling. Reproductive autonomy and public health models are scrutinised, and the practical issues of prevention are examined closely with respect to three syndromes. The question 'Why should intellectual disability be prevented?' is raised throughout.
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DOB: January 12 1957. Licentiate of Medicine 1984, Doctor of Medical Sciences 1993 (University of Helsinki), Doctor of Philosophy 2002 (University of Wales Swansea). Specialist in Paediatrics 1991. Various academic positions at the University of Helsinki 1992-2002, University Lecturer (medical ethics) 2002-. Part time paediatrician in private practice 1992-. Publications in paediatric epidemiology, medical ethics and philosophy of medicine.
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0521533716
- ISBN 13 9780521533713
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages182
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