Implementation of preconceptional carrier screening for cystic fibrosis and haemoglobinopathies: A sociotechnical analysis

Volume: 83, Issue: 2-3, Pages: 277 - 286
Published: Oct 1, 2007
Abstract
To obtain more insight into the process of potential implementation of a screening program, which aims to identify carriers of cystic fibrosis and haemoglobinopathies before pregnancy, in order to enable couples at high risk of having a child with these disorders, to make informed reproductive decisions.Use of sociotechnical analysis, based on a model of co-evolution between technology and society, and, for comparison, the study of the...
Paper Details
Title
Implementation of preconceptional carrier screening for cystic fibrosis and haemoglobinopathies: A sociotechnical analysis
Published Date
Oct 1, 2007
Volume
83
Issue
2-3
Pages
277 - 286
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