Huntington’s Chorea

Synopsis

Presents the medical, social and genetic aspects of Huntington’s chorea as exemplified in three families. Brief discussion on the patho-physiological changes in the basal ganglia and the role of dopamine over-production. Discusses the importance of an accurate family history and the ethical issues of predicting the disease.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 22 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1980

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Undergraduates, health visitors, post-registration medical trainees.*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

dopamine; Huntington’s chorea; medical ethics; nervous system

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

Phone

0707 328128

Fax

0707 338297

Address

Herts
AL7 3AY