Intrigues and Risks of Predictive Medical Genetics
Authors:
P. Zvolský
Authors place of work:
Psychiatrická klinika, 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha
přednosta prof. MUDr. J. Raboch, DrSc.
Published in the journal:
Čes. a slov. Psychiat., 105, 2009, No. 3, pp. 122-125.
Category:
Comprehensive Report
Summary
The paper outlines orientational information on the problem of predictive genetic medicine with reference to mostly so far prevailing commercial interests in this area, disregarding ethical attitudes and extensive legislative problems and insufficient protection of personal privacy.
Key words:
predictive medical genetics, discrimination, legislative protection.
Zdroje
1. Craig Venter, J.: A life decoded: My genom: My life. Viking, USA, 2007, pp. 390.
2. Jones, N. L.: RL30006: Genetic information: Legal issues relating to discrimination and privacy. CRS Report for Congress. Service of the National Library for the Enviroment, 2001: http://www.cnie.org/nle/crsreports/science/st-55.cfm).
3. Konrad, M.: Narrating the new predictive genetics. Ethics, Ethnography and Science, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2008, p 216.
4. Lehrman, S.: Taking genoms personally. Sci. American, 298, 2008, 5, pp. 11-12.
5. National Human Genome Research Institute: Genetic testing report - Chapter 1. Promoting Safe and Effective Genetic Testing in the United States: http://www.genome.gov/10002405, pp. 34, last review October, 2005.
Štítky
Addictology Paediatric psychiatry PsychiatryČlánok vyšiel v časopise
Czech and Slovak Psychiatry
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