Genetic Screening: Ethical Issues
Terms of reference
1 To survey and report on recent and prospective advances in genetic screening and its applications;
2 To review experience to date of current and potential benefits and difficulties of genetic screening and associated counselling;
3 To identify, define and discuss the ethical issues affecting both individuals and society which arise, or may arise in future from genetic screening, including such matters as:-
- (a) the general risk of stigma attaching or being attached to those perceived as genetically disadvantaged;
(b) the handling and holding of information;
(c) consent to being screened;
(d) confidentiality in all its aspects;
(e) the implications for employment and insurance;
(f) the storage and use of genetic information for legal purposes.
Last Updated Thu, 10 June 2004