Article
Personal Narratives of Genetic Testing: Expectations, Emotions, and Impact on Self and Family.
Narrative inquiry in bioethics - 1 Jan 2015
Anderson Emily E, Wasson Katherine
Abstract excerpt
The stories in this volume shed light on the potential of narrative inquiry to fill gaps in knowledge, particularly given the mixed results of quantitative research on patient views of and experiences with genetic and genomic testing. Published studies investigate predictors of testing (particularly risk perceptions and worry); psychological and behavioral responses to testing; and potential impact on the health...
Topics
- Direct-To-Consumer Screening and Testing
- Emotions
- Family
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genetic Testing
- Humans
- Personal Narratives as Topic