Genetic testing: A threat to privacy
(2001) Genetic testing: A threat to privacy, in Hindmarsh, R. and Lawrence, G., Eds. Altered Genes II: the future?, chapter 6, pages pp. 99-111. Scribe Publications.
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Abstract
This chapter summarises some of the problems associated with privacy and genetic information in the medical context of genetic testing. It outlines some of the major reasons why legislation is needed to protect our genetic privacy. The chapter suggests that legislation is needed to protect medical records; address the sharing of genetic information and the consent process; prohibit the collection or analysis of genetic samples without consent; and, guide and protect the collection, storage, access and destruction of genetic information.
| Item Type: | Book Chapter |
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| Status: | Published |
| Place of Publication: | Melbourne |
| Keywords: | genetic testing; privacy; genetic databanks; genetic registers; insurance, employment |
| Subjects: | 270000 Biological Sciences > 270200 Genetics 320000 Medical and Health Sciences 360000 Policy and Political Science > 360200 Policy and Administration 440000 Philosophy and Religion > 440100 Philosophy > 440104 Applied Ethics (incl. Bioethics and Environmental Ethics) |
| ID Code: | 6573 |
| Deposited By: | Gesche, Astrid |
| Deposited On: | 19 March 2007 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://www.scribepublications.com.au/ |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2001 Scribe Publications |
| Additional Information: | For more information about this book please refer to the publisher's website (see link) or contact the author a.gesche@qut.edu.au |