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Ethical issues in screening and testing for genetic diseases

J V Kadlec1, R A McPherson

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA.

Clinics in Laboratory Medicine
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Genetic testing of all genes in every person will soon be possible, changing disease concepts and enabling early genetic therapies. This raises significant ethical considerations regarding access, privacy, and legal implications of genetic information.

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Area of Science:

  • Genomics
  • Bioethics
  • Medical Genetics

Background:

  • Advancements in analytic techniques and human genome knowledge are rapidly progressing.
  • The potential for comprehensive genetic testing in all individuals is nearing reality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the implications of widespread genetic testing.
  • To identify the emerging ethical and moral challenges associated with genetic analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current and projected capabilities in genetic analysis.
  • Analysis of ethical frameworks relevant to genetic information.

Main Results:

  • Anticipation of a paradigm shift in disease definition towards predisease states.
Keywords:
Genetics and Reproduction

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  • Identification of key ethical issues: rights to testing, data confidentiality, and legal use of genetic data.

    • Conclusions:

    • Widespread genetic testing will necessitate a reevaluation of medical and societal approaches to health.
    • Proactive ethical and legal frameworks are crucial to navigate the complexities of genetic information.