Should families own genetic information? No

BMJ. 2007 Jul 7;335(7609):23. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39252.392940.AD.

Abstract

We all share our genetic make up with relatives, and Anneke Lucassen argues that we should also share ownership of the results of DNA analysis. Angus Clarke believes, however, that in most cases the knowledge can be considered private

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Genetic Privacy*
  • Humans
  • Ownership*
  • Pedigree*
  • Truth Disclosure