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Will forensic use of medical biobanks decrease public trust in healthcare services? Some empirical observations.

Christin Bexelius¹, Klaus Hoeyer, Niels Lynöe

¹Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Christin.Bexelius@ki.se

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Forensic use of medical biobanks does not negatively impact public trust in healthcare. Most people find police access to genetic samples acceptable, with many believing it could positively influence trust.

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Area of Science:

Medical Biobanks
Forensic Genetics
Public Trust in Healthcare

Background:

The use of medical biobanks for forensic purposes is a growing area of concern.
There is a prevalent hypothesis that this practice erodes public trust in healthcare services.

Purpose of the Study:

To test the hypothesis that forensic use of medical biobanks negatively impacts public trust in healthcare.
To investigate public perception regarding police access to genetic samples stored in medical biobanks.

Main Methods:

A questionnaire survey was administered to 1,184 residents aged 20-80 in Stockholm County, Sweden.
The survey collected data on attitudes towards police access to genetic samples and its perceived impact on trust in healthcare.

Main Results:

A large majority (88.1%) found police access to genetic samples acceptable.
A minority (6.3%) believed forensic use of biobanks would negatively impact trust; 37.8% thought it would positively influence trust, and 56% felt it would have no effect.

Conclusions:

The hypothesis that forensic use of medical biobanks harms public trust is unfounded.
Current policies and assumptions regarding the intersection of medical and forensic genetics require re-evaluation.