Mental Disorders and Genetics: the Ethical Context
Published: Tue, 1 September 1998Ethical issues arise in the conduct and application of genetic research into mental disorders. This report examines issues such as:
- the ethics of asking mentally disordered people to participate in genetic research,
- whether genetic knowledge increases or decreases stigma suffered by those with mental disorders,
- which uses of genetic information about mental disorders are ethical
- the implications of genetic information in reproductive decisions.
The report makes recommendations about research into genetic disorders, genetic testing, screening and counselling, the use of genetic information in various contexts including reproductive decisions, the establishment and maintenance of genetic registers and reducing stigma.
Last Updated Fri, 13 January 2006
