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Mapping the human genome--friend or foe?

S A McLean1

  • 1University of Glasgow, School of Law, Scotland.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
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The Human Genome Project offers informed decision-making but raises privacy concerns. Legal frameworks are crucial to protect individual genetic information from misuse by employers and insurers.

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Area of Science:

  • Genomics
  • Bioethics
  • Medical Law

Background:

  • The Human Genome Project is a landmark scientific achievement.
  • It empowers individuals and communities with genetic information for autonomous decisions.
  • Significant ethical and societal questions arise from widespread genetic data availability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical need for proactive consideration of ethical and legal issues stemming from the Human Genome Project.
  • To emphasize the potential risks to individual privacy and family dynamics.
  • To underscore the essential role of legal mechanisms in managing genetic information.

Main Methods:

  • This study is primarily a conceptual and ethical analysis.
  • It reviews the implications of genomic data accessibility.
  • It discusses the potential societal impact and legal challenges.

Main Results:

  • Unaddressed ethical and legal issues could compromise individual privacy.
  • Genetic information may be sought by employers and insurers, impacting confidentiality.
  • Family relationships could be strained by shared genetic predispositions.

Conclusions:

  • Robust legal frameworks are essential to govern the use of genetic information.
  • Proactive measures are needed to protect individual rights and privacy.
  • The law must balance the benefits of genetic data with the need for protection.

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