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Ethical and legal issues.

I S Markham1

  • 1Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Liverpool Hope University College, UK.

British Medical Bulletin
|June 15, 1999
PubMed
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This article examines the challenges in collecting and using screening information, highlighting the ethical complexities of various screening methods. The Human Genome Project presents new screening choices with significant legal and ethical implications.

Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Genetics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Screening programs generate vast amounts of data.
  • Ethical considerations are paramount in data collection and utilization.
  • Diverse screening methods present unique ethical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore general issues in screening.
  • To analyze problems in collecting and using screening-derived information.
  • To discuss the ethical complexities of different screening forms.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of ethical and legal frameworks.
  • Analysis of case studies in medical screening.
  • Discussion of policy implications.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Genetics and ReproductionHealth Care and Public Health

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  • Screening data collection and use pose significant ethical problems.
  • Specific screening types have distinct ethical considerations.
  • Legal and ethical issues in screening are increasing in importance.

Conclusions:

  • The Human Genome Project offers unprecedented screening capabilities.
  • Future screening decisions will involve complex ethical choices.
  • Proactive ethical and legal frameworks are essential for responsible screening.