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Depression under stress: ethical issues in genetic testing.

Ainsley J Newson

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    |September 2, 2009
    PubMed
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    Genetic testing for depression risk needs ethical review. Limits on the 5-HTT genetic test are advised until its clinical use and social impact are clear.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatric Genetics
    • Bioethics

    Background:

    • Genetic testing for depression risk is emerging.
    • The 5-HTT genetic test is a focus of this discussion.

    Discussion:

    • Ethical considerations in psychiatric genetics require careful review.
    • The application of genetic tests in psychiatry raises complex ethical questions.
    • The 5-HTT genetic test's role in depression risk assessment needs thorough ethical evaluation.

    Key Insights:

    • Genetic testing for depression risk necessitates a re-evaluation of ethical principles in psychiatry.
    • The clinical utility and societal implications of the 5-HTT genetic test are not yet fully understood.

    Outlook:

    • A precautionary approach is recommended for the 5-HTT genetic test.

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