The Bioethics Project
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Tag: genetic testing
Tag: genetic testing
Unlocking and Unleashing All Genomes
Unlocking and Unleashing All Genomes: Is This Even Up to You? By Emma Littlejohn Imagine a world where your whole existence and what people viewed you as was entirely based on your genome. Even though, you did not ask to find out things such as your probability to obtain a certain disease in the future:
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The Co-Ownership of Genetic Information between Biological Parent and Child
Yours, Mine and Ours: The Co-Ownership of Genetic Information between Biological Parent and Child By Sara Ramaswamy Should your genetic information belong to you? Parents, is it your duty to provide your genetic information to your children in their medical interest? Children, do you have an ethical claim on your parents’ genetic information? What would
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Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis: The Role of the Doctor during the Decision Making Process
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis: The Role of the Doctor during the Decision Making Process By Kristen Rusas Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Factual Background Principle of Autonomy: Regarding Patients Role of the Doctor Perceptions of the General Public Conclusion Abstract What information should doctors be allowed to give their patients? There are many rules that restrict
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An Exploration of PGD for Adult Onset Diseases
Is it Your Right to Decide What is Right? An Exploration of PGD for Adult Onset Diseases By Veda Kumar Table of Contents Introduction Scientific Information PGD’s Role Today Autonomy Informed Consent Quality of Life Conclusion Introduction If you could use a technology that would allow you to see the fate of your child, would
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