Draft ES cell bill put before Australian parliament
Draft legislation that is designed to expand the provision of embryonic stem (ES) cell research in Australia has been put before the federal Parliament. Democrat Senator Natasha Stott Despoja drafted the Private Member's Bill, which is modeled on the proposals put forward by the Lockhart Committee...
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Why genetics services should contact at-risk relatives directly
by Professor Ainsley Newson
Finding out you have a genetic mutation is not an insular experience: this difficult revelation nearly always has implications for relatives as well. Often, good clinical interventions are available that could safeguard relatives' future health and perhaps even save their life. However, it's sometimes difficult to make sure this important...
Discretion and not duty: Why there should not be an obligation on healthcare professionals to share genetic information with family member
by Professor Graeme Laurie
I>Duty and not Discretion? Should a genetics or other health care professional (HCP) be under a duty to disclose genetic information to family members who may, or may not, be affected by a genetic disease? Our concern here is not the possible existence of a moral duty to...