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Ethical issues in genetics.

N Fost1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
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This review explores common ethical issues in clinical genetics, including truth-telling and confidentiality. It aims to identify consensus and justifications for approaches in genetic healthcare practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Clinical Genetics

Background:

  • Clinical genetics involves complex ethical dilemmas common to all healthcare.
  • Issues such as truth-telling, paternalism, confidentiality, and rationing are frequently encountered by geneticists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the ethical issues prevalent in the clinical practice of genetics.
  • To identify common ethical positions, justifications, and areas of consensus.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of ethical issues in clinical genetics.
  • Analysis of common ethical challenges and proposed solutions.

Main Results:

  • Identified key ethical challenges including truth-telling, patient autonomy, and resource allocation.
  • Highlighted the interdisciplinary nature of ethical considerations in genetic medicine.
Keywords:
Genetics and Reproduction

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Conclusions:

  • Clinical genetics necessitates careful navigation of ethical principles.
  • Understanding and addressing these ethical issues is crucial for providing quality patient care.