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In Vivo Functional Study of Disease-associated Rare Human Variants Using Drosophila

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Ethical aspects on rare diseases.

Luis A Barrera¹, Gilberto Cely Galindo

¹Instituto de Errores Innatos del Metabolismo, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Carrera 7 No 43-86, Bogota, Colombia. abarrera@javeriana.edu.co

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This chapter addresses ethical challenges in rare diseases, including patient exclusion, diagnostic dilemmas, and orphan drug access. It proposes solutions for vulnerable populations and research ethics.

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Area of Science:

Medical Ethics
Rare Diseases
Public Health

Background:

Rare diseases present unique ethical challenges, impacting patients and families with socio-psychological issues, marginalization, and exclusion from health programs.
Ethical considerations are crucial in diagnosis, including newborn screening, prenatal and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, and the functioning of reference centers.

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively discuss the multifaceted ethical issues surrounding rare diseases.
To propose solutions for critical situations and ensure ethical conduct in research and healthcare for rare disease patients.

Main Methods:

Literature review and ethical analysis of key topics in rare disease management.
Discussion of socio-psychological impacts, diagnostic ethics, orphan drug accessibility, and research governance.

Main Results:

Identified significant ethical concerns in rare disease diagnosis, treatment access, and patient support.
Highlighted the need for ethical frameworks in research involving vulnerable populations, including informed consent and data privacy.

Conclusions:

Ethical considerations are paramount throughout the rare disease patient journey, from diagnosis to research.
Addressing ethical issues requires a multi-pronged approach involving healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers to ensure equitable care and advance scientific understanding.