The Application Prospect of Genetic Testing and Relevant Social and Ethical Problems
- VernacularTitle:基因检测应用的社会伦理问题
- Author:
Yuan ZHOU
;
Shanrong CAI
;
Yongchuan DENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Genetic Testing;
Application;
Ethical Reflection
- From:
Chinese Medical Ethics
1995;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
As a novel testing method in clinic,the technology of genetic testing and its application appear prosperous in many areas,such as genetic diagnosis,therapy,prevention and biological pharmacy,etc.With the application of the genetic testing,some related ethical,legal and social problems also emerged.A preliminary study is conducted on the potential ethical problems that appear in genetic testing,such as individual mental burden,family relationship,public pressures,etc.Relevant ethical principles are also put forward,especially the admission criteria of genetic testing to provide a reference for the application and management of genetic testing in our country.
