Genetic risk assessment from an ethical point of view

Sven Ove Hansson

Journal of Risk Research, 2018, vol. 21, issue 2, 206-221

Abstract: This contribution provides analyses of four ethically problematic issues in genetic risk assessment and management. First, should we require a positive risk-benefit balance for each concerned individual, or is it sufficient that the total sum of benefits outweighs the total sum of risks? Secondly, should sensitive groups have special protection, and in that case with what types of measures? Thirdly, what types of measures should be taken to protect against the risks associated with teratogenic, embryotoxic and foetotoxic agents? Fourthly, how should we deal with the new issues relating to equity and to group-based risk assessment that genomic medicine gives rise to?

Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1080/13669877.2017.1304980

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