Patients and consultations

A rejoinder

Authors

  • Angus Clarke Cardiff University
  • Lisa Ballard University of Southampton
  • Shane Doheny Cardiff University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/cam.23724

Keywords:

patients, clinical consultations, rejoinder

Abstract

A rejoinder to the review by Elywn and colleages.

Author Biographies

  • Angus Clarke, Cardiff University

    Angus Clarke received his DM in clinical and molecular genetics from Oxford University and is currently Professor in Clinical Genetics at Cardiff University, Wales, UK. His research interests include Rett syndrome, ectodermal dysplasia, genetic counselling and the social and ethical issues that arise in human genetics. His most recent book-length publication is the eighth edition of Harper’s Practical Genetic Counselling (2020, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis).

  • Lisa Ballard, University of Southampton

    Lisa Ballard received her Professional Doctorate in health psychology from the University of the West of England in 2017 and is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, UK. Her research interests include the communication of genetic results within families, meaningful engagement with underserved groups in genomics and the ethical, legal and (psycho)social aspects of technological development in health. Her most recent publication is ‘Ethical preparedness in health research and care: The role of behavioural approaches’ (2022, BMC Medical Ethics).

  • Shane Doheny, Cardiff University

    Shane Doheny received a PhD in the sociology of welfare from the University of Luton in 2004 and is currently a Research Associate at the Centre for Innovation Policy Research, Cardiff University. His research interests include the ethical and social aspects of genetic testing, but he has also developed research interests in gerontology and in critical theory. His most recent publication is ‘Recontacting in medical genetics: The implications of a broadening knowledge base’ (2021, Human Genetics).

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Published

2024-01-16

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2022)

Section

Forum Discussion

License

copyright Equinox Publishing Ltd.

How to Cite

Clarke, A., Ballard, L., & Doheny, S. (2024). Patients and consultations: A rejoinder. Communication and Medicine, 19(1), 77-81. https://doi.org/10.1558/cam.23724