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Human Genetics:Ethical, Legal and Social Issues
The American Society of Human GeneticsDr. Joann Boughman, PhD, Executive VP
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Genetics
Important to everyone
All consumers/patients Your family history story Your medical history
Scientists and consumers alike
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Characteristics of Genetic Data
Genetic information is:
Personal Permanent Predictive Prejudicial Pedigree-sensitive
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Uses of Genetic Tests
Diagnostic (adjunctive, prognostic, treatment)
Predictive (prognostic, intervention, planning)
Screening (newborn, selected population, carrier)
Pharmacogenetic (individualized medicine)
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Context
Issues
Ethical Legal Social
Actions
RegulatoryLegalSocial
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Privacy
Right to prevent information from disclosure
Condition of limited access to a person
A B
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Confidentiality
Right to prevent redisclosure of information
developed in a confidential relationship
A B
C
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Issues:
Predictive testing Probabilistic answers Privacy & Confidentiality Informed consent Equitable access Discrimination
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Long-Term Effects
Insurance Employment Disability Medical care Lifestyle Family/children
Insurance Obligations to
employees Responsibilities of
others
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Genetics is a Family Affair
Obligations TO relatives
Obligations OF relatives
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Potential of GENETIC TESTING
Only as beneficial as the process AND the application of the information obtained.
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The Success of Genetic Medicine Depends on…
Accurate transmission of complex and predictive information given to individuals (and appropriate others).