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22.04.2016 | Professional Issues

The Genetic Counselor’s Role in Managing Ethical Dilemmas Arising in the Laboratory Setting

verfasst von: Jessica R. Balcom, Katrina E. Kotzer, Lindsey A. Waltman, Jennifer L. Kemppainen, Brittany C. Thomas

Erschienen in: Journal of Genetic Counseling | Ausgabe 5/2016

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Abstract

Ethical dilemmas are encountered commonly in the setting of the clinical genetic testing laboratory due to the complexity of genetic testing and the number of relevant stakeholders involved in the genetic testing process. Based on their clinical training and role within the laboratory, genetic counselors are uniquely equipped to identify and facilitate management of ethical dilemmas. This paper reviews the historical context of ethical theory and its application to the field of genetic counseling. Theoretical and applied ethics are explored in the context of dilemmas arising in the laboratory setting, with a focus on the role of the laboratory genetic counselor in managing ethical dilemmas. Two illustrative case examples are provided.

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Titel: The Genetic Counselor’s Role in Managing Ethical Dilemmas Arising in the Laboratory Setting
verfasst von: Jessica R. Balcom
Katrina E. Kotzer
Lindsey A. Waltman
Jennifer L. Kemppainen
Brittany C. Thomas
Publikationsdatum: 22.04.2016
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Genetic Counseling / Ausgabe 5/2016
Print ISSN: 1059-7700
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3599
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-016-9957-6

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