Genetic testing and protection of genetic privacy: A comparative legal analysis in Europe and Australia

Sergio Romeo-Malanda; Dianne Nicol; Margaret Otlowski

doi:10.4018/978-1-61692-883-4.ch016

Genetic testing and protection of genetic privacy: A comparative legal analysis in Europe and Australia

Sergio Romeo-Malanda, Dianne Nicol, Margaret Otlowski

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

3 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Progress in the field of biomedical science has made it possible to obtain greater knowledge of the human genome and the nature of genetic disorders. Thanks to these advances, doctors now have the tools to diagnose certain disorders, and to carry out genetic tests to determine increased risks of developing other illnesses and of passing them on to future generations. In addition to the classic single gene disorders (like hemophilia and sickle cell anaemia), susceptibility genes are also being identified for genetically complex diseases, including many types of cancer, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and other illnesses (House of Lords, 2009, p. 8). We can look toward a future where genetic test results are an important part of every healthy person's medical file.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Genomics and Bioethics
Subtitle of host publication	Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Technologies and Advancements
Publisher	IGI Global
Pages	235-255
Number of pages	21
ISBN (Print)	9781616928834
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61692-883-4.ch016
Publication status	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes

Access to Document

10.4018/978-1-61692-883-4.ch016

Cite this

@inbook{f1ccf55a721e4ae28296b7e7c4c66a43,

title = "Genetic testing and protection of genetic privacy: A comparative legal analysis in Europe and Australia",

abstract = "Progress in the field of biomedical science has made it possible to obtain greater knowledge of the human genome and the nature of genetic disorders. Thanks to these advances, doctors now have the tools to diagnose certain disorders, and to carry out genetic tests to determine increased risks of developing other illnesses and of passing them on to future generations. In addition to the classic single gene disorders (like hemophilia and sickle cell anaemia), susceptibility genes are also being identified for genetically complex diseases, including many types of cancer, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and other illnesses (House of Lords, 2009, p. 8). We can look toward a future where genetic test results are an important part of every healthy person's medical file.",

author = "Sergio Romeo-Malanda and Dianne Nicol and Margaret Otlowski",

year = "2010",

doi = "10.4018/978-1-61692-883-4.ch016",

language = "English",

isbn = "9781616928834",

pages = "235--255",

booktitle = "Genomics and Bioethics",

publisher = "IGI Global",

address = "United States",

}

Genetic testing and protection of genetic privacy: A comparative legal analysis in Europe and Australia. / Romeo-Malanda, Sergio; Nicol, Dianne; Otlowski, Margaret.
Genomics and Bioethics: Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Technologies and Advancements. IGI Global, 2010. p. 235-255.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

TY - CHAP

T1 - Genetic testing and protection of genetic privacy

T2 - A comparative legal analysis in Europe and Australia

AU - Romeo-Malanda, Sergio

AU - Nicol, Dianne

AU - Otlowski, Margaret

PY - 2010

Y1 - 2010

N2 - Progress in the field of biomedical science has made it possible to obtain greater knowledge of the human genome and the nature of genetic disorders. Thanks to these advances, doctors now have the tools to diagnose certain disorders, and to carry out genetic tests to determine increased risks of developing other illnesses and of passing them on to future generations. In addition to the classic single gene disorders (like hemophilia and sickle cell anaemia), susceptibility genes are also being identified for genetically complex diseases, including many types of cancer, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and other illnesses (House of Lords, 2009, p. 8). We can look toward a future where genetic test results are an important part of every healthy person's medical file.

AB - Progress in the field of biomedical science has made it possible to obtain greater knowledge of the human genome and the nature of genetic disorders. Thanks to these advances, doctors now have the tools to diagnose certain disorders, and to carry out genetic tests to determine increased risks of developing other illnesses and of passing them on to future generations. In addition to the classic single gene disorders (like hemophilia and sickle cell anaemia), susceptibility genes are also being identified for genetically complex diseases, including many types of cancer, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and other illnesses (House of Lords, 2009, p. 8). We can look toward a future where genetic test results are an important part of every healthy person's medical file.

UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84900294664&partnerID=8YFLogxK

U2 - 10.4018/978-1-61692-883-4.ch016

DO - 10.4018/978-1-61692-883-4.ch016

M3 - Chapter

SN - 9781616928834

SP - 235

EP - 255

BT - Genomics and Bioethics

PB - IGI Global

ER -

Genetic testing and protection of genetic privacy: A comparative legal analysis in Europe and Australia

Abstract

Access to Document

Other files and links

Fingerprint

Cite this