Assessing life

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How does genetic medicine transform our understanding of health and disease? This book explores the structured nature of modern medicine, highlighting how medical consultations and patient actions are governed by specific regimes. These regimes significantly influence patients' access to genetic testing, shaping their choices, the types of tests available, the information provided, and the support offered. A key argument is that the concept of responsibility in medical contexts is largely determined by the organizational conditions of medical practice. This perspective posits that responsibility arises from socio-technical contexts rather than being an inherent trait of individuals. Consequently, experiences of health and disease are not merely natural occurrences or reflections of an inner self; they are deeply influenced by structural factors. The book emphasizes the importance of sociological research and philosophical inquiry in revealing how what seems individual is, in fact, shaped by broader socio-technical frameworks. Through this lens, it seeks to illuminate the intricate ways in which genetic testing and medical organization impact our lives and perceptions of health.