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The need for anonymous genetic counseling and testing

M J Mehlman1, E D Kodish, P Whitehouse

  • 1Law-Medicine Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Cleveland, OH, USA.

American Journal of Human Genetics
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Anonymous genetic testing offers a solution to prevent genetic discrimination. This approach ensures privacy by using codes instead of personal identifiers, safeguarding sensitive health information.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Bioethics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Growing concerns exist regarding genetic discrimination due to the release of predictive and presymptomatic genetic test results.
  • The confidentiality of genetic information is increasingly challenged by expanding electronic medical databases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and evaluate the feasibility of anonymous genetic counseling and testing as a method to mitigate genetic discrimination.

Main Methods:

  • Individuals would be assigned a unique code for identification, ensuring personal information remains undisclosed.
  • Genetic test results would be managed, accessed, and distributed exclusively using this anonymized code.

Main Results:

  • The proposed anonymous system aims to protect individuals from potential genetic discrimination by employers and insurers.
Keywords:
Genetics and ReproductionProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • Drawing parallels with anonymous HIV testing, this model is suggested to be both practical and effective.

    • Conclusions:

    • Anonymous genetic counseling and testing presents a viable strategy to enhance privacy and prevent discrimination.
    • This approach can empower individuals to undergo genetic testing without fear of adverse consequences related to their genetic information.